2008 BMW M5 vs. 2005 Holden Caprice
To start off, 2008 BMW M5 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP) has 138 more horse power than 2005 Holden Caprice. (362 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Caprice weights approximately 61 kg more than 2008 BMW M5.
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 (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW M5. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M5 | 2005 Holden Caprice | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | M5 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 362 HP |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3009 mm |
