1988 Holden Commodore vs. 1997 Nissan Cefiro
To start off, 1997 Nissan Cefiro is newer by 9 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Cefiro weights approximately 120 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. 1997 Nissan Cefiro has automatic transmission and 1988 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1988 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan Cefiro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Holden Commodore | 1997 Nissan Cefiro | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Commodore | Cefiro |
Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |