1976 Holden Statesman vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1976 Holden Statesman. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Statesman. (400 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Statesman. 1998 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1976 Holden Statesman has manual transmission. 1976 Holden Statesman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Statesman | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Statesman | 911 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 600 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1150 mm |