1990 Holden Statesman vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1990 Holden Statesman. (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Statesman.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Holden Statesman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza 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, 1990 Holden Statesman (386 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Holden Statesman | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Statesman | Venza |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |
