1988 Holden Commodore vs. 2010 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2010 Toyota Camry is newer by 22 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 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Camry (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Camry weights approximately 110 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.
Because 1988 Holden Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Camry. (232 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Holden Commodore | 2010 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Commodore | Camry |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5044 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2776 mm |
