1980 Holden Statesman vs. 1984 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Statesman (169 HP) has 102 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Statesman weights approximately 632 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1980 Holden Statesman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Holden Statesman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana. 1980 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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