1971 BMW Touring vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring 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, 1967 Opel Commodore (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 140 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Opel Commodore (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | Touring | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
