1982 Holden Statesman vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1986 Holden Commodore is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Commodore (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1982 Holden Statesman. (170 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Statesman weights approximately 485 kg more than 1986 Holden Commodore.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Commodore. (296 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Commodore. 1982 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1986 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1986 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Holden Statesman | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Statesman | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
