1981 Holden Statesman vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1981 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Statesman.
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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Statesman. (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Holden Statesman | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Statesman | Titan |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5041 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 4060 mm |
