1971 Avanti Avanti vs. 1974 Holden Statesman

To start off, 1974 Holden Statesman is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1971 Avanti Avanti. (229 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1971 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Statesman weights approximately 35 kg more than 1971 Avanti Avanti. 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. 1971 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1974 Holden Statesman has manual transmission. 1974 Holden Statesman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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