1978 BMW M1 vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1978 BMW M1 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1969 Opel Commodore. (158 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW M1 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1969 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, 1978 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Commodore. (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW M1 | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | M1 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 273 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 70 L |