1992 Nissan Pintara vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1992 Nissan Pintara is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 60 kg more than 1992 Nissan Pintara.
Because 1980 Holden Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Pintara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Pintara. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1992 Nissan Pintara has manual transmission. 1992 Nissan Pintara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Nissan Pintara | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Nissan | Holden |
Model | Pintara | Commodore |
Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |