1997 Holden Commodore vs. 2007 Infiniti M
To start off, 2007 Infiniti M is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti M (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1997 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Commodore.
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, 2007 Infiniti M (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Holden Commodore. 2007 Infiniti M 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. 2007 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Holden Commodore | 2007 Infiniti M | |
Make | Holden | Infiniti |
Model | Commodore | M |
Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |