2007 GMC Savana vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2007 GMC Savana is newer by 40 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Savana (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 1443 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, 2007 GMC Savana (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (174 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Savana | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | GMC | Opel |
| Model | Savana | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2613 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
