2005 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Holden Berlina

To start off, both 2005 BMW 530 and 2005 Holden Berlina were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 Holden Berlina.

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, 2005 BMW 530 (410 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Berlina.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 530 2005 Holden Berlina
Make BMW Holden
Model 530 Berlina
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2981 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 201 HP 204 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 410 Nm 305 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1820 kg 1570 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4970 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2800 mm


 

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