2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1990 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1990 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1990 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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 1990 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ascari | Holden |
| Model | KZ1 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2740 mm |
