1982 Holden Statesman vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1982 Holden Statesman is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Holden Statesman (170 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (133 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 5 kg more than 1982 Holden Statesman.
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, 1982 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1982 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Holden Statesman | 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Holden | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Statesman | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2960 mm |
