1994 Holden Commodore vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 19 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 4,499 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ferrari 458 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 1994 Holden Commodore. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 1994 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1994 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Holden Commodore. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Holden Commodore. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 1994 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1994 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Holden Commodore | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Holden | Ferrari |
| Model | Commodore | 458 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1213 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2650 mm |
