1976 Opel Commodore vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,783 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Opel Commodore. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1976 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, 2012 BMW 120 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Commodore. (216 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Opel Commodore | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Commodore | 120 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2783 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 51 L |
