2005 BMW 318 vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Commodore (158 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1969 Opel Commodore.
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, 1969 Opel Commodore (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 318 | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 318 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |
