1985 Holden Statesman vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1985 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Statesman weights approximately 52 kg more than 2007 BMW 530.
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, 2007 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Statesman. (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Statesman | 2007 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Statesman | 530 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2890 mm |
