1967 Opel Commodore vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 43 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XJ (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XJ 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, 2010 Jaguar XJ (310 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (174 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Commodore | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Opel | Jaguar |
| Model | Commodore | XJ |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
