1984 Holden Statesman vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1984 Holden Statesman is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. (93 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Statesman weights approximately 830 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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, 1984 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. 1984 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Statesman | 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Holden | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Statesman | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |
