1971 Holden Statesman vs. 1996 Honda Today

To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 25 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Statesman (272 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Statesman weights approximately 790 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Holden Statesman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.

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