2012 Holden Commodore SS vs. 2012 Holden Commodore SV6
To start off, both 2012 Holden Commodore SS and 2012 Holden Commodore SV6 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,976 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Holden Commodore SS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Holden Commodore SS (360 HP) has 120 more horse power than 2012 Holden Commodore SV6. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Holden Commodore SS should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Commodore SV6.
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 Commodore SS (290 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Commodore SV6. (240 Nm). This means 2012 Holden Commodore SS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Commodore SV6.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Holden Commodore SS | 2012 Holden Commodore SV6 | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Commodore | Commodore |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5976 cc | 2564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 290 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |