1983 Holden Statesman vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1983 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Holden Statesman weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX.
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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1983 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Holden Statesman | 2005 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Statesman | NSX |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2540 mm |
