1979 BMW 732 vs. 1981 Holden Commodore

To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 732. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 732 would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 732 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 732 should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 732 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1981 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, 1979 BMW 732 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 732 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore. 1981 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW 732 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW 732 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1979 BMW 732 1981 Holden Commodore
Make BMW Holden
Model 732 Commodore
Year Released 1979 1981
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3210 cc 3298 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 197 HP 111 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 231 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 2400 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 1500 kg 1266 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2670 mm


 

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