2003 Holden Statesman vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 4 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, 2003 Holden Statesman (316 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 374 kg more than 2003 Holden Statesman.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Holden Statesman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Statesman | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Statesman | Navara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3210 mm |
