2007 BMW 730 vs. 2012 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2012 Holden Commodore is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 730 (255 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Holden Commodore. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Commodore.
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 730 (300 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Commodore. 2007 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2012 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2012 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 730 | 2012 Holden Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 730 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |