1967 Opel Commodore vs. 2001 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2001 Subaru Legacy is newer by 34 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, 2001 Subaru Legacy (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 145 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 2001 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Opel Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Subaru Legacy (177 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Commodore | 2001 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Commodore | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
