1995 Nissan Gloria vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1995 Nissan Gloria is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 370 kg more than 1981 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. 1981 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Gloria has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Gloria will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Gloria | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Nissan | Holden |
| Model | Gloria | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 78 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
