1997 Holden Commodore vs. 1997 Nissan Sunny
To start off, both 1997 Holden Commodore and 1997 Nissan Sunny were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Commodore (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Sunny. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 550 kg more than 1997 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 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 1997 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Sunny, 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, 1997 Holden Commodore (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Sunny. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Holden Commodore | 1997 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Commodore | Sunny |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4987 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2540 mm |