1995 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 28 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 415 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, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan 300 ZX | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | 300 ZX | Commodore |
Year Released | 1995 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |