1996 Holden Statesman vs. 1996 Skoda Felicia
To start off, both 1996 Holden Statesman and 1996 Skoda Felicia were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Holden Statesman (197 HP) has 130 more horse power than 1996 Skoda Felicia. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1996 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Holden Statesman weights approximately 545 kg more than 1996 Skoda Felicia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Holden Statesman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Holden Statesman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Skoda Felicia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Holden Statesman (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Skoda Felicia. (100 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Skoda Felicia. 1996 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1996 Skoda Felicia has manual transmission. 1996 Skoda Felicia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Holden Statesman | 1996 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Holden | Skoda |
Model | Statesman | Felicia |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 304 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |