1972 BMW 520 vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1980 Holden 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1972 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 520 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |