2007 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Commodore weights approximately 190 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2000 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 325 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
