1993 Holden Statesman vs. 1999 Nissan President
To start off, 1999 Nissan President is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 4,985 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1993 Holden Statesman. (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1993 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan President weights approximately 325 kg more than 1993 Holden Statesman. 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, 1999 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Holden Statesman. (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Holden Statesman | 1999 Nissan President | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Statesman | President |
Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4985 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3040 mm |