2007 BMW 116 vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 116 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Opel Commodore (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 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 | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 116 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |