1992 Holden Commodore vs. 1998 Nissan Pickup

To start off, 1998 Nissan Pickup is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Holden Commodore 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 89 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 51 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Pickup.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Holden Commodore 1998 Nissan Pickup
Make Holden Nissan
Model Commodore Pickup
Year Released 1992 1998
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 2494 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 171 HP 82 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4300 RPM
Torque 288 Nm 163 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1395 kg 1446 kg
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2960 mm


 

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