2007 BMW 120 vs. 2008 Holden Caprice
To start off, 2008 Holden Caprice is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 120 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Holden Caprice (344 HP) has 196 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120.
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, 2008 Holden Caprice (530 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (200 Nm). This means 2008 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120. 2008 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 2008 Holden Caprice | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 120 | Caprice |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 344 HP |
Torque | 200 Nm | 530 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |