1993 Holden Commodore vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 16 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, 2009 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1993 Holden Commodore. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1993 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 680 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, 2009 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Holden Commodore. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Holden Commodore. 2009 Jeep Liberty 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. 2009 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Holden Commodore | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Holden | Jeep |
Model | Commodore | Liberty |
Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |