1982 Holden Statesman vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 25 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, 1982 Holden Statesman (170 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400. 1982 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 1400 has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 1400 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 | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Statesman | 1400 |
Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |