1990 Holden Commodore vs. 2001 Lancia Nea

To start off, 2001 Lancia Nea is newer by 11 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 2001 Lancia Nea. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Nea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Nea weights approximately 60 kg more than 1990 Holden Commodore.

Because 1990 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 1990 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Nea, 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, 2001 Lancia Nea (314 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm). This means 2001 Lancia Nea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Commodore. 2001 Lancia Nea 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. 2001 Lancia Nea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Holden Commodore 2001 Lancia Nea
Make Holden Lancia
Model Commodore Nea
Year Released 1990 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3790 cc 2445 cc
Horse Power 168 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 292 Nm 314 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1310 kg 1370 kg
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2590 mm


 

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