1984 Holden Statesman vs. 2006 Rover 75

To start off, 2006 Rover 75 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (256 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1984 Holden Statesman. (169 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Statesman.

Because 1984 Holden Statesman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Holden Statesman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 75. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 75. 1984 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 2006 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2006 Rover 75 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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