1985 Holden Statesman vs. 2012 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2012 Holden Commodore is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Holden Commodore (240 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1985 Holden Statesman. (169 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Statesman.

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, 1985 Holden Statesman (361 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 1985 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Commodore. 1985 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 2012 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2012 Holden Commodore 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.

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