1990 Holden Commodore vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1990 Holden Commodore is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1986 Holden Commodore. (153 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Holden Commodore weights approximately 95 kg more than 1986 Holden Commodore. 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, 1990 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Commodore. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Commodore. 1986 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1990 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1990 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Holden Commodore | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Commodore | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
