1969 Opel Commodore vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1969 Opel Commodore is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504. (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Commodore | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Commodore | 504 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
