1980 Holden Statesman vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Holden Statesman is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Statesman weights approximately 817 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corona. 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, 1980 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Statesman | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Statesman | Corona |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |
