1993 Holden Commodore vs. 2007 Kia Pregio

To start off, 2007 Kia Pregio 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 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 88 more horse power than 2007 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Pregio weights approximately 284 kg more than 1993 Holden Commodore.

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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Pregio.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Holden Commodore 2007 Kia Pregio
Make Holden Kia
Model Commodore Pregio
Year Released 1993 2007
Body Type Sedan Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 2665 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 171 HP 83 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4150 RPM
Torque 288 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1398 kg 1682 kg
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1980 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2590 mm


 

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