2002 BMW 330 vs. 1991 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1991 Holden Commodore. (172 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1991 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1991 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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Holden Commodore. (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Holden Commodore. 1991 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 1991 Holden Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 330 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2002 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2740 mm |