2011 BMW 120 vs. 1990 Holden Apollo
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Holden Apollo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Holden Apollo would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Holden Apollo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1990 Holden Apollo. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Apollo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1990 Holden Apollo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Holden Apollo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Apollo. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Apollo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 120 | 1990 Holden Apollo | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 120 | Apollo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
