2009 BMW 630 vs. 2008 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Holden Commodore. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2008 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 630 (320 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 630 | 2008 Holden Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 630 | Commodore |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |