2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 1989 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,800 cc, 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1989 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1989 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Holden Commodore weights approximately 232 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 1989 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Express | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3791 cc |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2740 mm |
