1967 Opel Commodore vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina 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 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 45 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina.
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, 1998 Toyota Carina, 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 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Commodore | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Carina |
Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2237 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |