1967 Opel Commodore vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla 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, 1967 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 5 kg more than 1967 Opel Commodore.
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 Corolla, 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, 1967 Opel Commodore (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (120 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Commodore | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Commodore | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 73.5 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 | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
