1988 Holden Commodore vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 758 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Commodore. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Commodore. 2013 BMW 7 Series has automatic transmission and 1988 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1988 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Holden Commodore | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Commodore | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3210 mm |
