1986 BMW 628 vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1986 BMW 628 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 628 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1981 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, 1986 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (141 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 628 | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 628 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |