1972 BMW M1 vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1972 BMW M1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Commodore.
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, both vehicles can yield 177 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW M1 | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | M1 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 273 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 177 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |