1996 BMW 735 vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,142 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (134 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 464 kg more than 1980 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, 1996 BMW 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (269 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 735 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 735 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 735 | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 735 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4142 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 269 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2670 mm |