2009 BMW 135 vs. 1968 Holden Brougham
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 41 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, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1968 Holden Brougham. (182 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 135. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 1968 Holden Brougham | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 135 | Brougham |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |