1999 Holden Commodore vs. 1999 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, both 1999 Holden Commodore and 1999 Mitsubishi Verada 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, both vehicles can yield 197 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Commodore weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 Mitsubishi Verada.
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 Mitsubishi Verada, 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mitsubishi Verada. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mitsubishi Verada. 1999 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 1999 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1999 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Commodore | 1999 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Holden | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Commodore | Verada |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
