1968 Opel Commodore vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 28 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (540 Nm) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (158 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Commodore | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Commodore | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2239 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 540 Nm |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 296 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |