1993 Holden Commodore vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 14 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (221 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 1993 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 1993 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic, 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 1993 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic 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 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Commodore | Civic |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
