1990 Volvo 240 vs. 1971 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1990 Volvo 240 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Statesman (272 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Statesman weights approximately 210 kg more than 1990 Volvo 240. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Holden Statesman (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 240. 1971 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 240 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 240 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Volvo 240 | 1971 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Volvo | Holden |
| Model | 240 | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2900 mm |
