2009 BMW 328 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 42 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster 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, 2009 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (174 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 328 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 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 | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |