1985 Holden Statesman vs. 1978 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1985 Holden Statesman is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Tercel would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Tercel. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Tercel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Statesman weights approximately 862 kg more than 1978 Toyota Tercel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 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 1985 Holden Statesman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Tercel, 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, 1985 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Tercel. (102 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Tercel. 1985 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Tercel has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Tercel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Statesman | 1978 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Statesman | Tercel |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
