1981 Holden Statesman vs. 2011 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti EX is newer by 30 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, 2011 Infiniti EX (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1981 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti EX weights approximately 1 kg more than 1981 Holden Statesman. 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, 1981 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti EX. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Holden Statesman | 2011 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Holden | Infiniti |
| Model | Statesman | EX |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5041 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1721 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2799 mm |
