1981 Holden Statesman vs. 1982 Maserati Merak

To start off, 1982 Maserati Merak is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Statesman would be higher. 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 11 more horse power than 1982 Maserati Merak. (158 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1982 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Statesman weights approximately 370 kg more than 1982 Maserati Merak. 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. 1981 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1982 Maserati Merak has manual transmission. 1982 Maserati Merak will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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