1994 Holden Commodore vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 142 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Holden Commodore | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Commodore | Marathon |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2260 cc |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 10 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1517 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2680 mm |
