1989 BMW 850 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 22 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 622 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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (174 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 850 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 850 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
