1993 Holden Commodore vs. 1996 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1996 Toyota Supra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1993 Holden Commodore. (221 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1993 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Supra weights approximately 75 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, 1996 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Holden Commodore. (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Holden Commodore. 1993 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Holden Commodore | 1996 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Commodore | Supra |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2560 mm |
