1967 Holden HR vs. 1998 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1998 Holden Commodore is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Holden HR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Holden HR would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1967 Holden HR. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1967 Holden HR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Holden Commodore weights approximately 320 kg more than 1967 Holden HR. 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, 1998 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Holden HR. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Holden HR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Holden HR | 1998 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | HR | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3048 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2950 mm |
