1997 Holden Statesman vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1997 Holden Statesman is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Statesman (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Statesman weights approximately 580 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. 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, 1997 Holden Statesman (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. 1997 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1973 Vauxhall Firenza has manual transmission. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Holden Statesman | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Holden | Vauxhall |
Model | Statesman | Firenza |
Year Released | 1997 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |