Car comparison

Holden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8vsHolden Statesman (VH) 5.7 i V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Holden Caprice (WH)

5.7 i V8

306 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2006
VS

Holden Statesman (VH)

5.7 i V8

306 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2003

Comparison overview

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Holden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    460 Nm
    339 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    176 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8
Power
306hp228kW
306hp228kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
73.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
25.9s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,665cc346cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
5,237mm206in
5,237mm206in
Width
1,847mm73in
1,847mm73in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume
560L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Holden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8Holden Statesman (VH) 5.7 i V8PowerTorque
  • Holden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8: Power / Torque
  • Holden Statesman (VH) 5.7 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V85,200 rpm4,400 rpm5,450 rpm
HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V85,200 rpm4,400 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.9 s
25.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
306 hp
228 kW
HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8
306 hp
228 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8
460 Nm
339 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8
1,735 kg
3,825 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V87.7 s
HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V87.7 s

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
176 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8
176 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
306 hp
228 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8
306 hp
228 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
HoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,237 mm
206.2 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,237 mm
206.2 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHoldenCaprice (WH)5.7 i V8HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
5,237 mm
206.2 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,237 mm
206.2 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
176 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
176 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Holden Caprice (WH) 5.7 i V8

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

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