1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1971 BMW 2002 is newer by 4 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, 1971 BMW 2002 (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 180 kg more than 1971 BMW 2002.
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, 1971 BMW 2002 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 2002 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 2002 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |