2003 Holden Statesman vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (381 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2003 Holden Statesman. (316 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Statesman weights approximately 330 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
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, 2003 Holden Statesman (461 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (385 Nm). This means 2003 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Statesman | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | Statesman | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |
