2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 295 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Exige | Commodore |
Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |