1971 Holden Torana vs. 1980 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1980 Holden Statesman is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Torana would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1971 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Statesman weights approximately 867 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, 1980 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Torana. 1980 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. 1980 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Torana | 1980 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Torana | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2900 mm |
