1976 Holden Statesman vs. 1976 Peugeot 104
To start off, both 1976 Holden Statesman and 1976 Peugeot 104 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 104. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Statesman weights approximately 745 kg more than 1976 Peugeot 104. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 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 1976 Holden Statesman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Peugeot 104, 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, 1976 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Peugeot 104. (85 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Peugeot 104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Statesman | 1976 Peugeot 104 | |
| Make | Holden | Peugeot |
| Model | Statesman | 104 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |
