1981 BMW 725 vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1981 BMW 725 is newer by 11 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 725 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, 1981 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 725 | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 725 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2680 mm |