1984 Holden Statesman vs. 1994 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1994 Nissan Presea is newer by 10 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. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Presea. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Statesman weights approximately 730 kg more than 1994 Nissan Presea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Holden Statesman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Holden Statesman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Presea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Presea. (125 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Presea. 1984 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan Presea has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan Presea 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 | 1994 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Statesman | Presea |
Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |