1975 Holden Statesman vs. 1992 Porsche 965
To start off, 1992 Porsche 965 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1975 Holden Statesman. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Statesman weights approximately 70 kg more than 1992 Porsche 965.
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, 1992 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Statesman. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Holden Statesman | 1992 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Statesman | 965 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |
