1976 Holden Statesman vs. 1976 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, both 1976 Holden Statesman and 1976 Volkswagen SP2 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Statesman (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1976 Volkswagen SP2. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1976 Volkswagen SP2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Statesman weights approximately 655 kg more than 1976 Volkswagen SP2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Holden Statesman (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volkswagen SP2. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Statesman | 1976 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Holden | Volkswagen |
| Model | Statesman | SP2 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
