2007 Holden UTE vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2007 Holden UTE is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Holden UTE (261 HP) has 97 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (164 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore.
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, 2007 Holden UTE (340 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Commodore. (324 Nm). This means 2007 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Holden UTE | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | UTE | Commodore |
Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5044 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 164 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 324 Nm |
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 |