1998 Holden Commodore vs. 2001 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2001 Nissan Pickup is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Holden Commodore weights approximately 165 kg more than 2001 Nissan Pickup. 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, 1998 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Holden Commodore | 2001 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Commodore | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2960 mm |
