1984 Holden Statesman vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Statesman weights approximately 886 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1984 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. 1984 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1993 Mazda AZ-1 has manual transmission. 1993 Mazda AZ-1 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 | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Statesman | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2240 mm |
