2004 Holden Berlina vs. 2007 BMW 545
To start off, 2007 BMW 545 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2004 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 545 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2004 Holden Berlina. 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, 2007 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden Berlina | 2007 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | Berlina | 545 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2890 mm |
