1976 Opel Commodore vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1976 Opel Commodore is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,783 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Opel Commodore (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Opel Commodore (216 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1976 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Opel Commodore | 1958 Rover P4 | |
Make | Opel | Rover |
Model | Commodore | P4 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2783 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |