1967 Opel Commodore vs. 1998 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1998 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 31 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, 1998 Reliant Scimitar (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 277 kg more than 1998 Reliant Scimitar.
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, 1967 Opel Commodore (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Commodore | 1998 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Opel | Reliant |
Model | Commodore | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2237 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 893 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2140 mm |