1985 BMW 316 vs. 1985 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 1985 BMW 316 and 1985 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Holden Commodore (115 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1985 BMW 316. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Commodore weights approximately 150 kg more than 1985 BMW 316. 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, 1985 Holden Commodore (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 316 | 1985 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 316 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
