1969 Holden Brougham vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Brougham (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (164 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Brougham weights approximately 80 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore. 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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Commodore. (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Commodore. 1969 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 1988 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1988 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Brougham | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Brougham | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 5044 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
