1975 Toyota Corona vs. 1974 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 1 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 154 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Statesman weights approximately 535 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 1974 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Toyota Corona | 1974 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Toyota | Holden |
Model | Corona | Statesman |
Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |