1996 Volkswagen Fusca vs. 2000 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2000 Holden Commodore is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volkswagen Fusca would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Commodore weights approximately 790 kg more than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. 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, 2000 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. 2000 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1996 Volkswagen Fusca has manual transmission. 1996 Volkswagen Fusca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Volkswagen Fusca | 2000 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Holden |
| Model | Fusca | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |
