2012 Nissan Armada vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1993 Holden Commodore. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1993 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1131 kg more than 1993 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Holden Commodore. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Armada | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Nissan | Holden |
| Model | Armada | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2506 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2740 mm |
