1982 Holden Statesman vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (213 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1982 Holden Statesman. (170 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Statesman weights approximately 350 kg more than 1984 Nissan Leopard.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (335 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Holden Statesman | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Statesman | Leopard |
Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |