2006 Holden Commodore vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody

To start off, 2006 Holden Commodore is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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 205 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (155 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.

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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (209 Nm). This means 2006 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Holden Commodore 2005 Nissan Hardbody
Make Holden Nissan
Model Commodore Hardbody
Year Released 2006 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5976 cc 2389 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 360 HP 155 HP
Torque 290 Nm 209 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.4 L/100km 13.4 L/100km


 

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