1984 BMW 725 vs. 1984 Holden Statesman
To start off, both 1984 BMW 725 and 1984 Holden Statesman were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1984 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 725.
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, 1984 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 725 | 1984 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 725 | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2900 mm |
