1992 Holden Statesman vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1992 Holden Statesman is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Holden Statesman (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Holden Statesman weights approximately 795 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1992 Holden Statesman (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 1992 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Holden Statesman | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Statesman | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2340 mm |
