1992 Holden Commodore vs. 1989 Volvo 760
To start off, 1992 Holden Commodore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Holden Commodore (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 760. (163 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 760 weights approximately 67 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 760. (263 Nm @ 3450 RPM). This means 1992 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Holden Commodore | 1989 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Holden | Volvo |
Model | Commodore | 760 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2314 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3450 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2780 mm |