1971 Holden Statesman vs. 1971 AC 428
To start off, both 1971 Holden Statesman and 1971 AC 428 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1971 Holden Statesman. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 1971 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Statesman. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Statesman. 1971 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Statesman has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Statesman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Statesman | 1971 AC 428 | |
Make | Holden | AC |
Model | Statesman | 428 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 639 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |