1982 Fiat Abarth vs. 1982 Holden Statesman
To start off, both 1982 Fiat Abarth and 1982 Holden Statesman were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Holden Statesman (170 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Abarth. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Abarth. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Statesman weights approximately 580 kg more than 1982 Fiat Abarth. 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, 1982 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Abarth. (215 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Abarth. 1982 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1982 Fiat Abarth has manual transmission. 1982 Fiat Abarth will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat Abarth | 1982 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | Abarth | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2900 mm |
