1991 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1998 Holden Commodore

To start off, 1998 Holden Commodore is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Italdesign Nazca would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Italdesign Nazca (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1998 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1998 Holden Commodore.

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, 1991 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Commodore. 1998 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1991 Italdesign Nazca has manual transmission. 1991 Italdesign Nazca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Italdesign Nazca 1998 Holden Commodore
Make Italdesign Holden
Model Nazca Commodore
Year Released 1991 1998
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4988 cc 3789 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 470 Nm 304 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 5050 mm
Vehicle Width 2090 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2950 mm


 

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