1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 343 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Corvette | Commodore |
Year Released | 1993 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |