1969 Opel Commodore vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 118 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1969 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1969 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, 2010 BMW 118 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Commodore | 2010 BMW 118 | |
Make | Opel | BMW |
Model | Commodore | 118 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |