1971 Holden Torana vs. 1971 Holden Statesman
To start off, both 1971 Holden Torana and 1971 Holden Statesman were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 183 more horse power than 1971 Holden Torana. (55 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Statesman weights approximately 620 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Torana. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Torana. 1971 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Torana | 1971 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Torana | Statesman |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1159 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2900 mm |