1988 BMW 316 vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 BMW 316 is newer by 4 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (169 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1988 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 316 weights approximately 460 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 (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 316. (127 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 316. 1984 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 316 | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 316 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |