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 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 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 1538 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 (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (174 Nm @ 3800 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 | 4015 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 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 | 88 L | 70 L |
