1975 Holden Statesman vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 18 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, 1975 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (187 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Statesman weights approximately 113 kg more than 1993 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1975 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (230 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1975 Holden Statesman has manual transmission. 1975 Holden Statesman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Holden Statesman | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Statesman | Laurel |
Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |