1990 Holden Commodore vs. 2010 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Xterra is newer by 20 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1990 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 574 kg more than 1990 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, 2010 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Holden Commodore | 2010 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Commodore | Xterra |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1884 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4539 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1902 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |