1971 Holden Statesman vs. 1970 Reliant Bug

To start off, 1971 Holden Statesman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Reliant Bug. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Reliant Bug would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Statesman (272 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Statesman weights approximately 1092 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug. 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 (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug.

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