1981 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1981 Holden Statesman
To start off, both 1981 Chevrolet Blazer and 1981 Holden Statesman were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,041 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Blazer. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 110 kg more than 1981 Holden Statesman.
Because 1981 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Holden Statesman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Chevrolet Blazer. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chevrolet Blazer | 1981 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Blazer | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5041 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
