1982 Holden Commodore vs. 1972 Nissan President
To start off, 1982 Holden Commodore is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1982 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan President weights approximately 445 kg more than 1982 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, 1972 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Holden Commodore | 1972 Nissan President | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Commodore | President |
Year Released | 1982 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |