1980 BMW 316 vs. 1968 Holden Brougham
To start off, 1980 BMW 316 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Brougham (182 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1980 BMW 316. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 316.
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, 1968 Holden Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 316. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 316. 1968 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 1980 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1980 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 316 | 1968 Holden Brougham | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 316 | Brougham |
Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |