1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1989 Holden Commodore

To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Holden Commodore (168 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1994 Caterham Seven. (165 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1994 Caterham Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Holden Commodore weights approximately 770 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven. 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, 1989 Holden Commodore (292 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1989 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven. 1989 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1994 Caterham Seven has manual transmission. 1994 Caterham Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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