1992 Holden Commodore vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1992 Holden Commodore. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1992 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Holden Commodore | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Commodore | 125 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
