1999 Dodge Intrepid vs. 1999 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 1999 Dodge Intrepid and 1999 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Intrepid (198 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Commodore weights approximately 40 kg more than 1999 Dodge Intrepid.
Because 1999 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 1999 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Intrepid, 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, 1999 Holden Commodore (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Dodge Intrepid. (257 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Dodge Intrepid.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Dodge Intrepid | 1999 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Dodge | Holden |
Model | Intrepid | Commodore |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2736 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2950 mm |