1989 Holden Commodore vs. 1998 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1998 Nissan Crew is newer by 9 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 38 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Crew. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Holden Commodore weights approximately 70 kg more than 1998 Nissan Crew. 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, 1989 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Holden Commodore | 1998 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Commodore | Crew |
Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |