1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1994 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1994 Holden Statesman is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Statesman (242 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 100 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Holden Statesman (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. 1994 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1973 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1973 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1994 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Impala | Statesman |
Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2830 mm |