2008 BMW X3 vs. 1968 Holden Brougham
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X3 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Holden Brougham. (182 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1968 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, 1968 Holden Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 1968 Holden Brougham | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | X3 | Brougham |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
