1971 Holden Statesman vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Holden Statesman is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Statesman (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Statesman weights approximately 420 kg more than 1957 Toyota Corona. 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, 1971 Holden Statesman (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Statesman | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Statesman | Corona |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
