1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,837 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 164 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400.
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, 1961 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore. 1981 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth 2400 has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth 2400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 2400 | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Abarth | Holden |
Model | 2400 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 2837 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |