2008 BMW 523 vs. 2006 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Holden Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Holden Caprice would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Holden Caprice (278 HP) has 103 more horse power than 2008 BMW 523. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 523.

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, 2006 Holden Caprice (350 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm). This means 2006 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523. 2006 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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