2006 BMW M3 vs. 1990 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1990 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1990 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, 2006 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1990 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | M3 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |
