1986 Holden Commodore vs. 1993 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1993 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 7 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1986 Holden Commodore. (116 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Holden Commodore weights approximately 220 kg more than 1993 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Commodore. (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Holden Commodore | 1993 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Holden | Italdesign |
| Model | Commodore | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
