1971 BMW 3 vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 2 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1969 Opel Commodore. (158 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 180 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, 1971 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Commodore. (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 3 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |