1960 BMW 700 vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1968 Opel Commodore is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 700 would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Commodore (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 516 kg more than 1960 BMW 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Opel Commodore (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1960 BMW 700 | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 700 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 697 cc | 2239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |