2000 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 33 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
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, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus GT 1 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | GT 1 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
