2008 BMW 120 vs. 1968 Holden Brougham
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Brougham (182 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 1968 Holden Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 1968 Holden Brougham | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 120 | Brougham |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
