1968 Toyota Corolla vs. 1987 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1987 Holden Commodore is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Holden Commodore (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Holden Commodore weights approximately 515 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1987 Holden Commodore (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Toyota Corolla | 1987 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Toyota | Holden |
Model | Corolla | Commodore |
Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1077 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |