1988 Holden Commodore vs. 1992 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1992 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (239 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1988 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, 1992 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Commodore. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Holden Commodore | 1992 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Commodore | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 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 | 1215 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
