1976 Holden Statesman vs. 1991 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1991 Toyota Supra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Statesman would be higher. 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 11 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Supra. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Supra weights approximately 12 kg more than 1976 Holden Statesman.
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 (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Statesman | 1991 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Statesman | Supra |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
