1982 Holden Statesman vs. 1982 Porsche 930
To start off, both 1982 Holden Statesman and 1982 Porsche 930 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 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1982 Holden Statesman. (170 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Statesman weights approximately 420 kg more than 1982 Porsche 930.
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 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Statesman. (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Statesman. 1982 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1982 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1982 Porsche 930 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 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | Statesman | 930 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |