2010 Holden Commodore vs. 2011 BMW 520

To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,976 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Holden Commodore (360 HP) has 178 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520.

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, 2011 BMW 520 (380 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 2011 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden Commodore. 2011 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 2010 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2010 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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