1969 Holden Brougham vs. 1990 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1990 Holden Commodore is newer by 21 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Brougham (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Brougham weights approximately 150 kg more than 1990 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Commodore. 1969 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 1990 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1990 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 | 1990 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Brougham | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1310 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 |
