1993 Holden Commodore vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 19 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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1993 Holden Commodore. (221 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1993 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 29 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 (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z. 1993 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan 370Z 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 | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Commodore | 370Z |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4987 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2550 mm |