1993 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (169 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 330 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
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, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Commodore. (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Commodore. 1984 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1993 De Tomaso Bigua has manual transmission. 1993 De Tomaso Bigua will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Bigua | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Holden |
| Model | Bigua | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5040 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
