2009 BMW 750 vs. 1969 Holden Brougham
To start off, 2009 BMW 750 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1969 Holden Brougham. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1969 Holden Brougham. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 BMW 750 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Brougham. (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Brougham.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 750 | 1969 Holden Brougham | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 750 | Brougham |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2830 mm |
