1984 Holden Statesman vs. 2007 Opel Antara

To start off, 2007 Opel Antara is newer by 23 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, 1984 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Opel Antara. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Antara weights approximately 85 kg more than 1984 Holden Statesman.

Because 2007 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Holden Statesman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Opel Antara will offer significantly more control. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Antara. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Antara. 1984 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Antara has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Antara 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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