2009 BMW 118 vs. 2010 Holden Calais
To start off, 2010 Holden Calais is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 118 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Holden Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Holden Calais (344 HP) has 210 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Holden Calais should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118.
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, 2010 Holden Calais (530 Nm) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm). This means 2010 Holden Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118. 2010 Holden Calais has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 118 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Holden Calais will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 2010 Holden Calais | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 118 | Calais |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 344 HP |
Torque | 180 Nm | 530 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |