1957 Allard GT vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard GT would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard GT (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (169 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard GT should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 240 kg more than 1957 Allard GT.
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, 1984 Holden Commodore (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard GT. (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard GT.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard GT | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Allard | Holden |
Model | GT | Commodore |
Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |