2006 BMW 316 vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2006 BMW 316 is newer by 37 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 316 weights approximately 295 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 (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 316 | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 316 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
