1975 Toyota Carina vs. 1975 Holden Statesman
To start off, both 1975 Toyota Carina and 1975 Holden Statesman were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 138 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Statesman weights approximately 585 kg more than 1975 Toyota Carina. 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, 1975 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Toyota Carina | 1975 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Toyota | Holden |
Model | Carina | Statesman |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2900 mm |