1999 Tata Estate vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1999 Tata Estate is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (153 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1999 Tata Estate. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1999 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Tata Estate weights approximately 425 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore.
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, 1988 Holden Commodore (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Tata Estate. 1988 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1999 Tata Estate has manual transmission. 1999 Tata Estate will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Tata Estate | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Tata | Holden |
Model | Estate | Commodore |
Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
Engine Size | 1946 cc | 2961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |