1980 Holden Commodore vs. 2004 BMW 318
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 2004 BMW 318 | |
Make | Holden | BMW |
Model | Commodore | 318 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |