2008 BMW 530 vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 388 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore.
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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore. 2008 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1981 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1981 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 530 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2837 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |