1968 Audi 100 vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Audi 100 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 68 kg more than 1968 Audi 100.
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, 1968 Audi 100 (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (141 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi 100 | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Audi | Holden |
| Model | 100 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 1892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
