1990 Holden Commodore vs. 1999 Tata E220
To start off, 1999 Tata E220 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 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 20 more horse power than 1999 Tata E220. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1999 Tata E220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Tata E220 weights approximately 64 kg more than 1990 Holden Commodore.
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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Tata E220. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Tata E220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Holden Commodore | 1999 Tata E220 | |
| Make | Holden | Tata |
| Model | Commodore | E220 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2810 mm |
