2008 BMW 118 vs. 1969 Holden Brougham
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Brougham (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Brougham weights approximately 230 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. 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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118. 1969 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1969 Holden Brougham | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 118 | Brougham |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |