2005 Nissan Hardbody vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (155 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 113 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (209 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 1993 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan Hardbody | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Nissan | Holden |
Model | Hardbody | Commodore |
Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2389 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1398 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2740 mm |