1967 Opel Commodore vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 40 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, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 831 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Commodore | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Commodore | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
