1996 BMW 545 vs. 1972 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1996 BMW 545 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1972 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1972 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, 1996 BMW 545 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 545 | 1972 Opel Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 545 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |