1983 BMW 525 vs. 1972 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 525 (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1972 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1972 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, 1983 BMW 525 (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 525 | 1972 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 525 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
