1995 Holden Statesman vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, 1995 Holden Statesman is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Century 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 (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Century. (128 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Century weights approximately 90 kg more than 1995 Holden Statesman.
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 (396 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Century. 1995 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1971 Toyota Century has manual transmission. 1971 Toyota Century 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 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Statesman | Century |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |
