1975 Nissan 260 ZX vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 8 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 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 10 kg more than 1975 Nissan 260 ZX.
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, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (174 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Nissan 260 ZX | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | 260 ZX | Commodore |
Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2565 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |