1976 BMW 630 vs. 1980 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1980 Holden Statesman is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1980 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Statesman weights approximately 271 kg more than 1976 BMW 630.
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, 1980 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630. 1980 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1976 BMW 630 has manual transmission. 1976 BMW 630 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1980 Holden Statesman | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 630 | Statesman |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2900 mm |