1982 Holden Statesman vs. 1982 Nissan Prairie
To start off, both 1982 Holden Statesman and 1982 Nissan Prairie 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 91 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Statesman weights approximately 745 kg more than 1982 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Holden Statesman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Holden Statesman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Prairie, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Prairie. 1982 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1982 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1982 Nissan Prairie 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 Holden Statesman | 1982 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Statesman | Prairie |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
