2007 BMW 323 vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2007 BMW 323 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1969 Opel Commodore. (158 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 323 weights approximately 294 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Opel Commodore (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 323 | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 323 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |