1999 Lotec C 1000 vs. 1999 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 1999 Lotec C 1000 and 1999 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 646 more horse power than 1999 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Commodore weights approximately 530 kg more than 1999 Lotec C 1000.
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, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 685 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Commodore. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Commodore. 1999 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotec C 1000 has manual transmission. 1999 Lotec C 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lotec C 1000 | 1999 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Lotec | Holden |
Model | C 1000 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5498 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 843 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 990 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1560 mm |