2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1967 Opel Commodore

To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 42 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1316 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.

Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Land Rover Discovery 1967 Opel Commodore
Make Land Rover Opel
Model Discovery Commodore
Year Released 2009 1967
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2720 cc 2239 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 187 HP 94 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 157 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2486 kg 1170 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1920 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 70 L