1992 Holden Statesman vs. 1990 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1992 Holden Statesman is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Holden Statesman (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1990 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Holden Statesman weights approximately 255 kg more than 1990 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, 1992 Holden Statesman (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Commodore. 1992 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1990 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1990 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Holden Statesman | 1990 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Statesman | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
