1986 Holden Commodore vs. 1988 Holden Commodore

To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Commodore (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (164 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Holden Commodore weights approximately 145 kg more than 1986 Holden Commodore.

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, 1988 Holden Commodore (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Commodore. (296 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Commodore.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Holden Commodore 1988 Holden Commodore
Make Holden Holden
Model Commodore Commodore
Year Released 1986 1988
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2962 cc 5044 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 201 HP 164 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 296 Nm 324 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1235 kg 1380 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2740 mm


 

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