1971 Holden Statesman vs. 1999 Toyota Supra

To start off, 1999 Toyota Supra is newer by 28 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 113 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Supra. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Supra weights approximately 185 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Toyota Supra (1,050 Nm) has 623 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Statesman. (427 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Statesman. 1999 Toyota Supra 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. 1999 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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