1982 Holden Statesman vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 8 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, 1982 Holden Statesman (170 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Statesman weights approximately 170 kg more than 1990 Volvo 960. 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, 1982 Holden Statesman (361 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (143 Nm). This means 1982 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960. 1982 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 960 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 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Holden | Volvo |
Model | Statesman | 960 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 143 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |