2007 BMW 120 vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1981 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, 2007 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 120 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
