1988 BMW 525 vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 7 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 415 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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 525 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |