2006 BMW 318 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2006 BMW 318 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 318 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1967 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, 2006 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 318 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 318 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
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 | 200 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |