2009 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Caprice would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Caprice (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.

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, 2005 Holden Caprice (446 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330. 2005 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 330 2005 Holden Caprice
Make BMW Holden
Model 330 Caprice
Year Released 2009 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 5665 cc
Horse Power 254 HP 295 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 315 Nm 446 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 10.0:1
Top Speed 245 km/hour 250 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors


 

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