1967 Opel Commodore vs. 2013 Toyota Prius

To start off, 2013 Toyota Prius 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 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 17 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Prius. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Prius weights approximately 210 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, 2013 Toyota Prius, 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Prius.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Opel Commodore 2013 Toyota Prius
Make Opel Toyota
Model Commodore Prius
Year Released 1967 2013
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2488 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 114 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 142 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 69.8 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 13.0:1
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 1380 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4481 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1745 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1491 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 45 L


 

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