1980 Holden Commodore vs. 2011 BMW 328
To start off, 2011 BMW 328 is newer by 31 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, 2011 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 328 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 328. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 2011 BMW 328 | |
Make | Holden | BMW |
Model | Commodore | 328 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2761 mm |