1978 BMW B7 vs. 1978 Holden Sunbird

To start off, both 1978 BMW B7 and 1978 Holden Sunbird were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1978 Holden Sunbird.

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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Sunbird. (157 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Sunbird. 1978 Holden Sunbird has automatic transmission and 1978 BMW B7 has manual transmission. 1978 BMW B7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Holden Sunbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1978 BMW B7 1978 Holden Sunbird
Make BMW Holden
Model B7 Sunbird
Year Released 1978 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 1897 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 96 HP
Torque 627 Nm 157 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1160 kg
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2590 mm


 

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