2008 BMW 323 vs. 1969 Holden Brougham

To start off, 2008 BMW 323 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 5 more horse power than 2008 BMW 323. (176 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 323 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1969 Holden Brougham.

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) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 323. 1969 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 323 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.

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