1976 BMW 628 vs. 1973 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1976 BMW 628 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1973 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 1976 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 628 | 1973 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 628 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
