1986 Lotus Esprit vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1986 Lotus Esprit is newer by 19 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 2,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Esprit (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 103 kg more than 1986 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1986 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lotus Esprit | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Esprit | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 60 L |
