1998 Holden Statesman vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1998 Holden Statesman is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1998 Holden Statesman. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1998 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 595 kg more than 1998 Holden Statesman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 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 1998 Holden Statesman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado, 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Statesman. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Holden Statesman | 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Holden | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Statesman | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3110 mm |
