1941 Cadillac 60 vs. 1989 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1989 Holden Commodore is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,672 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1941 Cadillac 60. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1941 Cadillac 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 514 kg more than 1989 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.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Cadillac 60 | 1989 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Cadillac | Holden |
Model | 60 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1941 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5672 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2740 mm |