1983 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 16 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1967 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, 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 (238 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Abarth | Opel |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
