1977 Holden Statesman vs. 1995 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1995 Nissan Crew is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Statesman (214 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Statesman weights approximately 305 kg more than 1995 Nissan Crew. 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, 1977 Holden Statesman (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Holden Statesman | 1995 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Statesman | Crew |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 214 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
