1981 Holden Statesman vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Statesman 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 29 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Statesman weights approximately 534 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Holden Statesman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Holden Statesman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 1981 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Civic 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 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Statesman | Civic |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5041 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1186 kg |