1975 Holden Statesman vs. 2002 Toyota Pod

To start off, 2002 Toyota Pod is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Pod. (194 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Pod. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Statesman weights approximately 595 kg more than 2002 Toyota Pod. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 Holden Statesman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Holden Statesman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Pod, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Toyota Pod (430 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Statesman. (427 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Pod will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Statesman. 2002 Toyota Pod has automatic transmission and 1975 Holden Statesman has manual transmission. 1975 Holden Statesman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Pod will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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