2002 BMW 330 vs. 1968 Holden Brougham
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Holden Brougham. (182 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Brougham.
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, 2002 BMW 330 (421 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Brougham. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Brougham.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 1968 Holden Brougham | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 330 | Brougham |
Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 421 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |