1993 Holden Commodore vs. 1992 Lexus SC
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Lexus SC would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lexus SC (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1993 Holden Commodore. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1993 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lexus SC weights approximately 224 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Lexus SC. (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Holden Commodore | 1992 Lexus SC | |
Make | Holden | Lexus |
Model | Commodore | SC |
Year Released | 1993 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1622 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |