1995 Holden Statesman vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1995 Holden Statesman is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Statesman (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Statesman weights approximately 266 kg more than 1970 Toyota Crown. 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, 1995 Holden Statesman (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown. 1995 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Holden Statesman | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Statesman | Crown |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
