1967 Opel Commodore vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 44 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 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 215 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, 2011 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (174 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Commodore | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Opel | BMW |
Model | Commodore | 120 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |