1971 Holden Statesman vs. 1979 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1979 Nissan Skyline is newer by 8 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 166 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Statesman weights approximately 310 kg more than 1979 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1971 Holden Statesman (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Skyline. 1979 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Statesman has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Statesman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Statesman | 1979 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Statesman | Skyline |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 272 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |