1980 Holden Statesman vs. 2005 Toyota Celsior
To start off, 2005 Toyota Celsior is newer by 25 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, 2005 Toyota Celsior (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1980 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Celsior should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Celsior weights approximately 108 kg more than 1980 Holden Statesman. 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, 2005 Toyota Celsior (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Statesman. (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Celsior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Statesman | 2005 Toyota Celsior | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Statesman | Celsior |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |
