1991 Holden Commodore vs. 1999 Holden Berlina
To start off, 1999 Holden Berlina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (302 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1991 Holden Commodore. (172 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1991 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 305 kg more than 1991 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, 1999 Holden Berlina (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Holden Commodore. (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Holden Commodore | 1999 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Commodore | Berlina |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2950 mm |
