1976 Holden Statesman vs. 1976 Volvo 260
To start off, both 1976 Holden Statesman and 1976 Volvo 260 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 90 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 260. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Statesman weights approximately 185 kg more than 1976 Volvo 260. 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, 1976 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 260. 1976 Volvo 260 has automatic transmission and 1976 Holden Statesman has manual transmission. 1976 Holden Statesman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Statesman | 1976 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Holden | Volvo |
| Model | Statesman | 260 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
