1980 Opel Commodore vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 68 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Opel Commodore (179 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Opel Commodore | 1959 Rover P4 | |
Make | Opel | Rover |
Model | Commodore | P4 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1312 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |