1985 BMW M5 vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1985 BMW M5 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M5 (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW M5 weights approximately 324 kg more than 1968 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, 1985 BMW M5 (290 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW M5 | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | M5 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
