1981 Holden Statesman vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, 1981 Holden Statesman is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,041 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Century. (128 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Statesman weights approximately 20 kg more than 1971 Toyota Century. 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, 1981 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Century. 1981 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1971 Toyota Century has manual transmission. 1971 Toyota Century will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Statesman | 1971 Toyota Century | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Statesman | Century |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5041 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2870 mm |