2010 Holden Captiva vs. 1989 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2010 Holden Captiva is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Holden Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2010 Holden Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Holden Captiva weights approximately 545 kg more than 1989 Holden Commodore.
Because 2010 Holden Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Holden Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Holden Captiva will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Holden Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Holden Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Holden Captiva | 1989 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Captiva | Commodore |
Year Released | 2010 | 1989 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |