2002 BMW 332 vs. 1971 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2002 BMW 332 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1971 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1971 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, 2002 BMW 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 332 | 1971 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 332 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
