2001 Holden UTE vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden UTE would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2001 Holden UTE. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden UTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2001 Holden UTE. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden UTE. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden UTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden UTE | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | UTE | 740 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3070 mm |
