2009 BMW 118 vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 118 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1984 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Holden Commodore (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118. 2009 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1984 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1984 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 118 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |