2004 BMW 116 vs. 1998 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2004 BMW 116 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2004 BMW 116. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Holden Commodore weights approximately 330 kg more than 2004 BMW 116. 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, 1998 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 116. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 116 | 1998 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 116 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
