2008 BMW 525 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore

To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 41 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 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 405 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, 2008 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 525 1967 Opel Commodore
Make BMW Opel
Model 525 Commodore
Year Released 2008 1967
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2494 cc 2239 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 94 HP
Torque 245 Nm 157 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1575 kg 1170 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L