1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1968 Holden Brougham
To start off, 1976 BMW 3.3 is newer by 8 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, 1976 BMW 3.3 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Holden Brougham. (182 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 3.3 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 3.3. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 3.3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 3.3 | 1968 Holden Brougham | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 3.3 | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
