1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1971 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1975 BMW Coupe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman 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, 1971 Holden Statesman (427 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW Coupe. (251 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW Coupe | 1971 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | Coupe | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2900 mm |
