1999 Holden Commodore vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1999 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 Holden Commodore. 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, 2009 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Commodore. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Commodore | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Commodore | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
