1995 Holden Commodore vs. 2012 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2012 Nissan Altima is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1995 Holden Commodore. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 1995 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Altima weights approximately 23 kg more than 1995 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Holden Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Altima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Holden Commodore | 2012 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Commodore | Altima |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4595 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2675 mm |