1967 Opel Commodore vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 45 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 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 76 kg more than 1967 Opel Commodore.
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, 2012 Honda Insight, 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 (174 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Commodore | 2012 Honda Insight | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Commodore | Insight |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1246 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |