1971 Holden Statesman vs. 2009 Toyota Sequoia

To start off, 2009 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 38 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, 2009 Toyota Sequoia (272 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1971 Holden Statesman. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster 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, 1971 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sequoia. (315 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sequoia. 2009 Toyota Sequoia 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. 2009 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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