1967 Opel Commodore vs. 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 46 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 1416 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.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Commodore | 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Opel | Chevrolet |
| Model | Commodore | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1946 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 119 L |
