1989 Holden Commodore vs. 1999 Venturi 400
To start off, 1999 Venturi 400 is newer by 10 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, 1999 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1989 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1989 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Holden Commodore weights approximately 160 kg more than 1999 Venturi 400.
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, 1999 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Holden Commodore | 1999 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Holden | Venturi |
Model | Commodore | 400 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2500 mm |