1971 Holden Statesman vs. 1996 Toyota Century
To start off, 1996 Toyota Century 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Century weights approximately 430 kg more 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. 1996 Toyota Century 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. 1996 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Statesman | 1996 Toyota Century | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Statesman | Century |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |