2003 Holden Statesman vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 6 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2003 Holden Statesman. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Statesman weights approximately 396 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Statesman. (375 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Statesman | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Statesman | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3200 mm |
