1968 Opel Commodore vs. 1973 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1973 Peugeot 504 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Commodore (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1973 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1973 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 12 kg more than 1973 Peugeot 504. 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, 1968 Opel Commodore (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Commodore | 1973 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Commodore | 504 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2239 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |