1990 Honda NSX vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (164 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 25 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Holden Commodore (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda NSX | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Honda | Holden |
Model | NSX | Commodore |
Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5044 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2740 mm |