1984 Holden Statesman vs. 1977 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1984 Holden Statesman is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Skoda 110 L would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1977 Skoda 110 L. (44 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1977 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Statesman weights approximately 915 kg more than 1977 Skoda 110 L. 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, 1984 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Skoda 110 L. 1984 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1977 Skoda 110 L has manual transmission. 1977 Skoda 110 L 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.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Holden Statesman | 1977 Skoda 110 L | |
Make | Holden | Skoda |
Model | Statesman | 110 L |
Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1046 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |