2005 BMW 745 vs. 1992 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2005 BMW 745 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1992 Holden Commodore. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1992 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1992 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, 2005 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Holden Commodore. (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 745 | 1992 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 745 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2740 mm |
