1987 Holden Commodore vs. 2000 Honda NSX
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1987 Holden Commodore. (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 155 kg more than 1987 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, 2000 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Commodore. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Commodore | 2000 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Commodore | NSX |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2540 mm |
