2006 BMW 530 vs. 1977 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Commodore (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1977 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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Commodore. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1977 Opel Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 530 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2784 cc |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |