1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1994 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1994 Holden Statesman is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Statesman (242 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1984 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1984 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 5 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Holden Statesman (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Avanti Avanti | 1994 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Avanti | Holden |
| Model | Avanti | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |
