2004 BMW 630 vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2004 BMW 630 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1968 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, 2004 BMW 630 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 630 | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 630 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
