1989 Cadillac Solitaire vs. 1987 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1989 Cadillac Solitaire is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Solitaire 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 Cadillac Solitaire (325 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Commodore. (247 Nm). This means 1989 Cadillac Solitaire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Commodore. 1989 Cadillac Solitaire has automatic transmission and 1987 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1987 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Cadillac Solitaire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Cadillac Solitaire | 1987 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Cadillac | Holden |
Model | Solitaire | Commodore |
Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 247 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |