1983 Holden Statesman vs. 1983 Nissan Skyline
To start off, both 1983 Holden Statesman and 1983 Nissan Skyline were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Holden Statesman weights approximately 670 kg more than 1983 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Holden Statesman | 1983 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Statesman | Skyline |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |