1984 Holden Statesman vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 27 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, 2011 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1984 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 2011 BMW 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Statesman. (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Statesman | 2011 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Statesman | 520 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2968 mm |
