1988 Holden Commodore vs. 1995 Rover MGF
To start off, 1995 Rover MGF is newer by 7 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), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1995 Rover MGF. (145 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover MGF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover MGF weights approximately 214 kg more than 1988 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 (292 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover MGF. (236 Nm). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover MGF.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Holden Commodore | 1995 Rover MGF | |
Make | Holden | Rover |
Model | Commodore | MGF |
Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 236 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |