1967 Opel Commodore vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 42 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 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore.
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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Commodore | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Opel | Panoz |
| Model | Commodore | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |
