1995 BMW S3 vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1995 BMW S3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (142 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (266 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW S3 | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | S3 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 266 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2680 mm |