1989 Holden Commodore vs. 1992 Volvo 245
To start off, 1992 Volvo 245 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1992 Volvo 245. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1992 Volvo 245.
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 (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Holden Commodore | 1992 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Holden | Volvo |
Model | Commodore | 245 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |