1988 BMW 524 vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 20 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 524 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Commodore (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1968 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, 1988 BMW 524 (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 524 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 524 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
