2009 BMW 740 vs. 1973 Holden UTE
To start off, 2009 BMW 740 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden UTE would be higher. At 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 740 (302 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1973 Holden UTE. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1973 Holden UTE.
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, 1973 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 740 | 1973 Holden UTE | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 740 | UTE |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3998 cc | 5047 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |
