1990 Holden Apollo vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Holden Apollo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Holden Apollo would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1990 Holden Apollo. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Apollo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 170 kg more than 1990 Holden Apollo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Holden Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Holden Apollo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Apollo. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Apollo. 1993 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1990 Holden Apollo has manual transmission. 1990 Holden Apollo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Holden Apollo | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Apollo | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |
