1960 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1977 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1977 Holden Statesman is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Statesman (214 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 750 kg more than 1977 Holden Statesman.
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, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (591 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Statesman. (400 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Brougham | 1977 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Cadillac | Holden |
Model | Brougham | Statesman |
Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 214 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 591 Nm | 400 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2900 mm |