1984 Holden Statesman vs. 1975 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1984 Holden Statesman is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Statesman weights approximately 832 kg more than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette.
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. 1984 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1975 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1975 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Holden Statesman | 1975 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Holden | Vauxhall |
Model | Statesman | Chevette |
Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 888 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |