2008 BMW 318 vs. 2005 Holden Caprice
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Caprice would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Caprice (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318.
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, 2005 Holden Caprice (446 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 2005 Holden Caprice | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 318 | Caprice |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 446 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |