2000 Holden Berlina vs. 1981 Holden Statesman
To start off, 2000 Holden Berlina is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,041 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1981 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Statesman weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 Holden Berlina.
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, 1981 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Holden Berlina | 1981 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Berlina | Statesman |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5041 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2900 mm |
