2009 Toyota Tundra vs. 1991 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1991 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1991 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 374 kg more than 1991 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Holden Commodore. (293 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Tundra | 1991 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Toyota | Holden |
| Model | Tundra | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 545 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2740 mm |
