2003 BMW 645 vs. 2003 Holden Statesman
To start off, both 2003 BMW 645 and 2003 Holden Statesman were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 645 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2003 Holden Statesman. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Statesman weights approximately 27 kg more than 2003 BMW 645.
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, 2003 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Statesman. (375 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 645 | 2003 Holden Statesman | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 645 | Statesman |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2950 mm |