1998 BMW 325 vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1998 BMW 325 is newer by 18 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, 1998 BMW 325 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (134 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 325 weights approximately 30 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (269 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 325. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 325 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:
1998 BMW 325 | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 325 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4142 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 269 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 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 | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |