1976 Holden Statesman vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 1976 Holden Statesman and 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Statesman (213 HP) has 146 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Statesman weights approximately 650 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Holden Statesman (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Statesman | 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Holden | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Statesman | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |
