2000 Holden Berlina vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2000 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Berlina weights approximately 40 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Holden Berlina. (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Holden Berlina | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Berlina | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
