2007 BMW 116 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 40 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 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 116 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Opel Commodore (174 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 116 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |