1982 Holden Commodore vs. 1971 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1982 Holden Commodore is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Statesman (272 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1982 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Statesman weights approximately 340 kg more than 1982 Holden Commodore. 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, 1971 Holden Statesman (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Holden Commodore | 1971 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Commodore | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1892 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2900 mm |
