1978 BMW M1 vs. 1990 Holden Statesman

To start off, 1990 Holden Statesman is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW M1 would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1990 Holden Statesman. (223 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Holden Statesman weights approximately 265 kg more than 1978 BMW M1.

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, 1990 Holden Statesman (386 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW M1. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW M1. 1990 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1978 BMW M1 has manual transmission. 1978 BMW M1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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