1996 BMW 840 vs. 1998 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1998 Holden Commodore is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 840 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1998 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1998 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1998 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 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 1998 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 840 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
