2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 41 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 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1618 kg more than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Opel Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3630 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 640 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
