2006 Holden Commodore vs. 1976 Holden Statesman

To start off, 2006 Holden Commodore is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,976 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Holden Commodore (360 HP) has 147 more horse power than 1976 Holden Statesman. (213 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 1976 Holden Statesman (400 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Holden Commodore. 1976 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 2006 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2006 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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