1982 Holden Commodore vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Holden Commodore would be higher. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 192 more horse power than 1982 Holden Commodore. (78 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 270 R weights approximately 106 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, 1994 Nissan 270 R (344 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm). This means 1994 Nissan 270 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Holden Commodore | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Commodore | 270 R |
Year Released | 1982 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 270 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 344 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |