1957 Buick 40 vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1980 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Buick 40 | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | 40 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2670 mm |