2005 BMW 535 vs. 2004 Holden Statesman

To start off, 2005 BMW 535 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 535 (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Holden Statesman. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Holden Statesman weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 BMW 535.

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 535 (330 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Statesman. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Statesman. 2004 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 535 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 535 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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