1967 Holden HR vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Holden HR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Holden HR would be higher. At 3,048 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Holden HR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1967 Holden HR. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1967 Holden HR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1967 Holden HR. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Holden HR. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Holden HR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Holden HR | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | HR | 640 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3048 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2855 mm |
