1998 BMW 320 vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1969 Opel Commodore. (158 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Opel Commodore (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 320. 1998 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 320 | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 320 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2169 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
