1967 Opel Commodore vs. 1992 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1992 Toyota MR2 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1967 Opel Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Toyota MR2 (191 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Commodore | 1992 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Commodore | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
