1951 Austin A vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 475 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | A | Commodore |
Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 1892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2670 mm |