1990 Holden Commodore vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 18 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1990 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Holden Commodore weights approximately 198 kg more than 2008 Nissan Armada.
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, 2008 Nissan Armada (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Commodore. 2008 Nissan Armada 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. 2008 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Holden Commodore | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Commodore | Armada |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 523 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1112 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3140 mm |
