1984 BMW 628 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1984 BMW 628 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1967 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, 1984 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 628 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 628 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
