1981 Holden Statesman vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,041 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1981 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 432 kg more than 1981 Holden Statesman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Statesman. (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Holden Statesman | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Statesman | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5041 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5074 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3070 mm |
