2009 BMW 125 vs. 2001 Holden Berlina
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden Berlina weights approximately 318 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
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, 2001 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 2001 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 125 | Berlina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1644 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
