2001 BMW Compact vs. 1973 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2001 BMW Compact is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,501 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW Compact is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Compact (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1973 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Compact should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Compact weights approximately 410 kg more than 1973 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, 2001 BMW Compact (237 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Compact will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Compact | 1973 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | Compact | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
