1971 Holden Statesman vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 27 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 552 more horse power than 1971 Holden Statesman. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Statesman weights approximately 430 kg more than 1998 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Statesman. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Statesman | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Holden | TVR |
| Model | Statesman | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2570 mm |
