1950 BMW 340 vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Opel Commodore is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 BMW 340 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1950 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1950 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 BMW 340 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1970 Opel Commodore.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 BMW 340 | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 340 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2670 mm |