1963 Holden EJ vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden EJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden EJ would be higher. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1963 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Commodore weights approximately 66 kg more than 1963 Holden EJ. 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, 1980 Opel Commodore (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden EJ. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden EJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Holden EJ | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | EJ | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
