1961 Singer Gazelle vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Singer Gazelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Singer Gazelle would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1961 Singer Gazelle. (52 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1961 Singer Gazelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 116 kg more than 1961 Singer Gazelle. 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Singer Gazelle. (118 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Singer Gazelle. 1984 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1961 Singer Gazelle has manual transmission. 1961 Singer Gazelle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Singer Gazelle | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Singer | Holden |
| Model | Gazelle | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
