1999 Holden Berlina vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 14 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (227 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 145 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Berlina | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Berlina | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
