2002 BMW 332 vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2002 BMW 332 is newer by 18 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, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (169 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 275 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 332. (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 332. 1984 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 332 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 332 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 332 | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 332 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |