1995 BMW CLS vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 7 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 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (164 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore.
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 (324 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW CLS. (260 Nm). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW CLS | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | CLS | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 5044 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
