1957 BMW 600 vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 670 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600. 1984 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1957 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1957 BMW 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 600 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2680 mm |
