1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1972 Holden Statesman
To start off, both 1972 Fiat 125 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Holden Statesman (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Holden Statesman weights approximately 420 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125. 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, 1972 Holden Statesman (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 125 | 1972 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 125 | Statesman |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2900 mm |