1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1989 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 1989 Avanti Avanti and 1989 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Holden Commodore (522 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm). This means 1989 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Avanti Avanti. 1989 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1989 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1989 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Avanti Avanti | 1989 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Avanti | Holden |
Model | Avanti | Commodore |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 522 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |