2005 BMW 318 vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 37 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 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 219 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, 2005 BMW 318 (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 318 | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 318 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
