1967 Opel Commodore vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Equator (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 195 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
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, 1967 Opel Commodore (174 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Commodore | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Opel | Suzuki |
| Model | Commodore | Equator |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
