1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 3.3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 3.3 would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 3.3 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore. 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, 1976 BMW 3.3 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 3.3 | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 3.3 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
