1977 BMW 732 vs. 1971 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1977 BMW 732 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 732 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 732 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1971 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 732 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 732 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1971 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, 1977 BMW 732 (290 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 732 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 732 | 1971 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 732 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
