1993 Holden Commodore vs. 1986 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 228 kg more than 1986 Toyota Celica. 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Celica. 1986 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1993 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1993 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Holden Commodore | 1986 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Celica |
Year Released | 1993 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2620 mm |