1974 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 770 kg more than 1967 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, 1974 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1974 De Tomaso Deauville | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | De Tomaso | Opel |
Model | Deauville | Commodore |
Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |