2007 BMW 335 vs. 2005 Holden Statesman
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Holden Statesman. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Statesman weights approximately 150 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Statesman. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 2005 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 335 | Statesman |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
