1992 BMW 540 vs. 2004 Holden Rodeo

To start off, 2004 Holden Rodeo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2004 Holden Rodeo. (93 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Rodeo.

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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Rodeo. (207 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Rodeo. 1992 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 2004 Holden Rodeo has manual transmission. 2004 Holden Rodeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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