1998 Holden Commodore vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Holden Commodore weights approximately 240 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. 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, 1998 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Holden Commodore | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Commodore | 118 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
