1995 Holden Commodore vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 118 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1995 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, 2011 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Holden Commodore. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Holden Commodore | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Commodore | 118 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
