2005 BMW 318 vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 21 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (169 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318. 1984 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 318 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:
2005 BMW 318 | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 318 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |