1997 Holden Commodore vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 370Z is newer by 12 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, 2009 Nissan 370Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1997 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 370Z 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, 1997 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (270 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Holden Commodore | 2009 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Commodore | 370Z |
Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |