1984 Holden Statesman vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1984 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 335 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1984 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, 2010 BMW 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Statesman. (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Statesman | 2010 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Statesman | 335 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2761 mm |
