1984 Holden Statesman vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 16 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 94 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Statesman weights approximately 940 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 1984 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia 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 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Holden | Mazda |
Model | Statesman | Familia |
Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2370 mm |