1978 BMW B7 vs. 1994 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1994 Holden Commodore is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW B7 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1994 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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Holden Commodore. (295 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW B7 | 1994 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | B7 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1375 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |
