1983 Holden Statesman vs. 1971 Porsche 917

To start off, 1983 Holden Statesman is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 351 more horse power than 1983 Holden Statesman. (169 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Statesman.

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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Statesman. (361 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Statesman. 1983 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1971 Porsche 917 has manual transmission. 1971 Porsche 917 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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