1990 Nissan Santana vs. 1991 Holden Commodore

To start off, 1991 Holden Commodore is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Holden Commodore (172 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Holden Commodore weights approximately 325 kg more than 1990 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1991 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 1991 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Santana, 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, 1991 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Santana. 1991 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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