1990 BMW 518 vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1990 BMW 518 is newer by 22 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 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 518 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 518 weights approximately 190 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, 1990 BMW 518 (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 518 | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 518 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1170 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |