1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 455 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600. 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 1600 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
