2009 BMW 318 vs. 1990 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 318 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1990 Holden Commodore.
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, 1990 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318. 1990 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 318 | 1990 Holden Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 318 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |