1974 Holden Statesman vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (153 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Statesman weights approximately 320 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore. 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, 1974 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Commodore. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Statesman | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Statesman | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
