2006 BMW 120 vs. 2005 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2006 BMW 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Caprice would be higher. At 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine.

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 Holden Caprice (369 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 120. (331 Nm). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 120. 2005 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 120 2005 Holden Caprice
Make BMW Holden
Model 120 Caprice
Year Released 2006 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 3788 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 154 HP 0 HP
Torque 331 Nm 369 Nm
Top Speed 220 km/hour 228 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors


 

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