1973 BMW Touring vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Holden Commodore weights approximately 350 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Holden Commodore (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | Touring | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5044 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
