1971 Holden Statesman vs. 1990 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 505 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 505. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Statesman weights approximately 230 kg more than 1990 Peugeot 505. 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 (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Statesman | 1990 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Holden | Peugeot |
| Model | Statesman | 505 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2750 mm |
