1976 Holden Statesman vs. 2007 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2007 Kia Pregio is newer by 31 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2007 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Pregio weights approximately 250 kg more 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, 1976 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Statesman | 2007 Kia Pregio | |
Make | Holden | Kia |
Model | Statesman | Pregio |
Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5040 cc | 2665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |