2003 BMW 520 vs. 1977 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1977 Opel Commodore. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Opel Commodore (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 1977 Opel Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 520 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |