1988 Holden Commodore vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2007 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 19 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 19 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 272 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore.
Because 2007 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Holden Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Holden Commodore | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Commodore | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2640 mm |
