1972 Holden Statesman vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Statesman would be higher. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 137 more horse power than 1972 Holden Statesman. (133 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Holden Statesman weights approximately 114 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
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, 1994 Nissan 270 R (344 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Statesman. (263 Nm). This means 1994 Nissan 270 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Statesman | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Statesman | 270 R |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
