1995 Holden Statesman vs. 1971 Opel GT
To start off, 1995 Holden Statesman is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel GT would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Statesman (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1971 Opel GT. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel GT.
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 (370 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel GT. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel GT. 1995 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1971 Opel GT 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 | 1971 Opel GT | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Statesman | GT |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |