1997 BMW 850 vs. 1968 Holden Brougham
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1968 Holden Brougham. (182 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Brougham.
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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Brougham. (407 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Brougham.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1968 Holden Brougham | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 850 | Brougham |
Year Released | 1997 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 407 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |