1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, both 1968 BMW 2000 and 1968 Opel Commodore were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2000 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 210 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000.
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 BMW 2000 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2000 | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 2000 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
