1984 Holden Commodore vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (169 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti FX weights approximately 508 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti FX. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti FX. 2012 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 1984 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1984 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Commodore | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Holden | Infiniti |
| Model | Commodore | FX |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1888 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2885 mm |
