2008 Holden Commodore vs. 2008 Holden UTE
To start off, both 2008 Holden Commodore and 2008 Holden UTE were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Holden Commodore (360 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Holden UTE. (357 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2008 Holden UTE.
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, 2008 Holden UTE (530 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 2008 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Holden Commodore | 2008 Holden UTE | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Commodore | UTE |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5976 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 357 HP |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
