2006 BMW 530 vs. 2001 Holden Berlina
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2001 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 530 | Berlina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3791 cc |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2800 mm |
