1988 Holden Commodore vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 25 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1334 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Commodore. (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Holden Commodore | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Commodore | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5044 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3100 mm |
