1994 Holden Statesman vs. 2002 Toyota MR2

To start off, 2002 Toyota MR2 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Statesman (242 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2002 Toyota MR2. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Holden Statesman weights approximately 5 kg more than 2002 Toyota MR2. 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, 1994 Holden Statesman (400 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 1994 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota MR2. 1994 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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