1984 Holden Commodore vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (142 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (266 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Holden Commodore | 2012 BMW 116 | |
Make | Holden | BMW |
Model | Commodore | 116 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3296 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4324 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2690 mm |