2002 BMW 318 vs. 1990 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1990 Holden Commodore.
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, 1990 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 318. 2002 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1990 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1990 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 1990 Holden Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 318 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |