2008 Toyota Tundra vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tundra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1997 Holden Commodore. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 218 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
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, 1997 Holden Commodore (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tundra. (361 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Tundra | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Toyota | Holden |
| Model | Tundra | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2950 mm |
