1992 BMW 850 vs. 1977 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1977 Opel Commodore. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1977 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, 1992 BMW 850 (447 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Commodore. (217 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1977 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 850 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
