1972 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1972 Holden Statesman
To start off, both 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle and 1972 Holden Statesman were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Holden Statesman (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 103 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Holden Statesman (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1972 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Chevelle | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2900 mm |
