2001 BMW Z22 vs. 1984 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2001 BMW Z22 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z22 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (169 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z22 should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z22 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (361 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Z22. (350 Nm). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Z22.

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