1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1969 Holden Brougham
To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Brougham (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 BMW Coupe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW Coupe.
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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW Coupe. (251 Nm). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW Coupe. 1969 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW Coupe has manual transmission. 1975 BMW Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW Coupe | 1969 Holden Brougham | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | Coupe | Brougham |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 408 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |