1967 Opel Commodore vs. 1997 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1997 Toyota Camry is newer by 30 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Camry (134 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Camry weights approximately 245 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.
Because 1967 Opel Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Opel Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Toyota Camry (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Commodore | 1997 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Camry |
Year Released | 1967 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 90.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |