1975 Holden Statesman vs. 1971 Nissan President
To start off, 1975 Holden Statesman is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 70 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Holden Statesman | 1971 Nissan President | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Statesman | President |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |