2012 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1997 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 398 kg more than 1997 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 Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Nissan | Holden |
| Model | Pathfinder | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 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 | 2008 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1829 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2950 mm |
