1967 Opel Commodore vs. 2008 BMW 320
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 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 2,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 320 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.
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, 2008 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Commodore | 2008 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Commodore | 320 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
