1983 Holden Statesman vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1983 Holden Statesman is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Kingswood would be higher. Both 1983 Holden Statesman and 1977 Holden Kingswood are equipped with a 5,042 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1983 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Holden Statesman weights approximately 340 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Statesman. (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Statesman. 1983 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1977 Holden Kingswood has manual transmission. 1977 Holden Kingswood 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.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Holden Statesman | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Statesman | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1983 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |