1979 BMW 728 vs. 1986 Holden Commodore

To start off, 1986 Holden Commodore is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 728 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 728 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1986 Holden Commodore. (153 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 728 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Holden Commodore (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 728. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 728. 1986 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW 728 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW 728 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1979 BMW 728 1986 Holden Commodore
Make BMW Holden
Model 728 Commodore
Year Released 1979 1986
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2788 cc 2962 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 181 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 247 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 1215 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2670 mm


 

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