1985 Holden Commodore vs. 2001 Nissan Fusion

To start off, 2001 Nissan Fusion is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Fusion (134 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1985 Holden Commodore. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Fusion should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Fusion weights approximately 615 kg more than 1985 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1985 Holden Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Fusion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Nissan Fusion (372 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Commodore. (232 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Commodore. 2001 Nissan Fusion has automatic transmission and 1985 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1985 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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