2012 Holden Caprice vs. 2012 Holden Commodore

To start off, both 2012 Holden Caprice and 2012 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Holden Caprice (278 HP) has 38 more horse power than 2012 Holden Commodore. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2012 Holden Caprice (350 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 2012 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Commodore. 2012 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 2012 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2012 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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