1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Commodore would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Holden Commodore weights approximately 224 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Dodge Ram | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Dodge | Holden |
Model | Ram | Commodore |
Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 292 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2740 mm |