1998 Holden Statesman vs. 1995 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1998 Holden Statesman is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Holden Commodore would be higher. Both 1998 Holden Statesman and 1995 Holden Commodore are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Holden Statesman (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1995 Holden Commodore. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1995 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Holden Statesman weights approximately 145 kg more than 1995 Holden Commodore. 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, 1998 Holden Statesman (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Holden Commodore. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Holden Commodore. 1998 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1995 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1995 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Holden Statesman | 1995 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Statesman | Commodore |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |