1968 Lotus Europa vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1968 Lotus Europa is newer by 1 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 38 more horse power than 1968 Lotus Europa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1968 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 560 kg more than 1968 Lotus Europa. 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, 1967 Opel Commodore (174 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lotus Europa | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Europa | Commodore |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1470 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |