2006 BMW 320 vs. 1971 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2006 BMW 320 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 320 (149 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1971 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 320 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1971 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 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 320 | 1971 Opel Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 320 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |