1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1997 Holden Commodore. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 175 kg more than 1997 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Holden Commodore. (395 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | Dinan | Commodore |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 395 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |