1999 Holden Commodore vs. 1999 Renault Scenic
To start off, both 1999 Holden Commodore and 1999 Renault Scenic 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 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1999 Renault Scenic. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Commodore weights approximately 125 kg more than 1999 Renault Scenic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Renault Scenic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Holden Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Renault Scenic will offer significantly more control. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Scenic. (260 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Commodore | 1999 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | Holden | Renault |
| Model | Commodore | Scenic |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2480 mm |
