1972 Holden Statesman vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1972 Holden Statesman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (225 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1972 Holden Statesman. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 725 kg more than 1972 Holden Statesman. 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Statesman. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Statesman | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Holden | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Statesman | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3230 mm |
