2009 Honda Civic vs. 1971 Holden Statesman

To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Statesman (272 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Statesman weights approximately 117 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 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 1971 Holden Statesman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, 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, 1971 Holden Statesman (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 1971 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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