1968 Opel Commodore vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 1984 Rover 3500 is newer by 16 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover 3500 (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover 3500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover 3500 weights approximately 221 kg more than 1968 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, 1984 Rover 3500 (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore. 1984 Rover 3500 has automatic transmission and 1968 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1968 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Rover 3500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel Commodore | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Commodore | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
