1985 Holden Commodore vs. 2002 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 17 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, 2002 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1985 Holden Commodore. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda NSX weights approximately 214 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.
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, 2002 Honda NSX (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Commodore. (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Commodore. 2002 Honda NSX 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. 2002 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Commodore | 2002 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Commodore | NSX |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2540 mm |
