1997 Holden Commodore vs. 1997 Lexus LS
To start off, both 1997 Holden Commodore and 1997 Lexus LS were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lexus LS (280 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1997 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lexus LS weights approximately 205 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Lexus LS (398 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Holden Commodore. 1997 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1997 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1997 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Holden Commodore | 1997 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Holden | Lexus |
| Model | Commodore | LS |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
