1999 Holden Berlina vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 320 kg more than 2011 BMW 125. 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, 1999 Holden Berlina (375 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Berlina | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Berlina | 125 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
