1988 Holden Commodore vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 5 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 183 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Commodore. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Holden Commodore | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Commodore | Commodore |
Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 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 | 1215 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |