1990 BMW M3 vs. 1990 Holden Statesman
To start off, both 1990 BMW M3 and 1990 Holden Statesman were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1990 Holden Statesman. (223 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Holden Statesman weights approximately 365 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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, 1990 Holden Statesman (386 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3. 1990 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 BMW M3 | 1990 Holden Statesman | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | M3 | Statesman |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2467 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |