1980 Holden Statesman vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1980 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Statesman weights approximately 165 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra.
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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Supra. 1980 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1988 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1988 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Statesman | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Statesman | Supra |
Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |