1989 Jaguar XJR vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJR is newer by 22 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 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR (318 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 630 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, 1989 Jaguar XJR (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (174 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJR | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | XJR | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 70 L |
