1990 Holden Commodore vs. 2006 BMW 335
To start off, 2006 BMW 335 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1990 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 335 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1990 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, 2006 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Commodore. 2006 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 1990 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1990 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Holden Commodore | 2006 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Commodore | 335 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2770 mm |
