1997 Holden Commodore vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada
To start off, both 1997 Holden Commodore and 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada 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 65 more horse power than 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 365 kg more than 1997 Holden Commodore.
Because 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Holden Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada will offer significantly more control. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada. (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Holden Commodore | 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada | |
| Make | Holden | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Commodore | Bravada |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 4298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
