2005 BMW 525 vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 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, 2005 BMW 525 (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1969 Opel Commodore. (158 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1969 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 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Commodore. (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Commodore. 2005 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 525 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |