1998 BMW 318 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 31 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 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 105 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, 1998 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (174 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 318 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |