1980 BMW 628 vs. 1971 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 9 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 57 more horse power than 1980 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1971 Holden Statesman.
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 @ 3000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 628. 1971 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1980 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1980 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 628 | 1971 Holden Statesman | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 628 | Statesman |
Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2900 mm |