1983 Holden Statesman vs. 1983 Renault 5
To start off, both 1983 Holden Statesman and 1983 Renault 5 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 9 more horse power than 1983 Renault 5. (160 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1983 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Holden Statesman weights approximately 748 kg more than 1983 Renault 5. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1983 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Renault 5. 1983 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1983 Renault 5 has manual transmission. 1983 Renault 5 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 | 1983 Renault 5 | |
Make | Holden | Renault |
Model | Statesman | 5 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |