1997 Holden Commodore vs. 2013 BMW X6
To start off, 2013 BMW X6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X6 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1997 Holden Commodore. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X6 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1997 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Holden Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW X6 (610 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Holden Commodore. (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Holden Commodore | 2013 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Commodore | X6 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2195 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2933 mm |
