1989 Holden Commodore vs. 2002 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 13 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 4,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Holden Commodore 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 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Omega. (209 Nm). This means 1989 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Omega. 2002 Vauxhall Omega 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. 2002 Vauxhall Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Holden Commodore | 2002 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Holden | Vauxhall |
| Model | Commodore | Omega |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4980 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 142 HP |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
