2006 Holden Commodore vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2006 Holden Commodore is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Drifter would be higher. At 5,976 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Holden Commodore (360 HP) has 236 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (124 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
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 Holden Commodore (290 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm). This means 2006 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Holden Commodore | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
Make | Holden | Mazda |
Model | Commodore | Drifter |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5976 cc | 2606 cc |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 124 HP |
Torque | 290 Nm | 206 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |