2009 BMW 335 vs. 2000 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2000 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 2009 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2000 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 335 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
