2002 BMW 760 vs. 1969 Holden Brougham
To start off, 2002 BMW 760 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1969 Holden Brougham. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 694 kg more than 1969 Holden Brougham. 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, 2002 BMW 760 (601 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Brougham. (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Brougham.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 760 | 1969 Holden Brougham | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 760 | Brougham |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 601 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2830 mm |
