1968 Holden Brougham vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1968 Holden Brougham. (182 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Brougham.
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, 1968 Holden Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Brougham | 2011 BMW 125 | |
Make | Holden | BMW |
Model | Brougham | 125 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |