1977 Holden Statesman vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Statesman (214 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (165 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 11 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Holden Statesman (400 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (248 Nm). This means 1977 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. 2005 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 1977 Holden Statesman has manual transmission. 1977 Holden Statesman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden Statesman | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Statesman | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 214 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 248 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3240 mm |