1969 Opel Commodore vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1969 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Commodore.
Because 1969 Opel Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Opel Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Commodore | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Opel | Land Rover |
| Model | Commodore | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
