1988 Lexus LS vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1988 Lexus LS is newer by 21 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 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lexus LS weights approximately 645 kg more than 1967 Opel Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Lexus LS (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (174 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lexus LS | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Lexus | Opel |
| Model | LS | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3969 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2670 mm |
