1994 Holden Statesman vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Statesman (242 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1994 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, 2007 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Holden Statesman. (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Holden Statesman | 2007 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Statesman | 530 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2890 mm |
