1988 Holden Commodore vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 215 kg more than 1988 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 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Holden Commodore | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Commodore | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
