1970 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1998 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1998 Holden Commodore is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. (185 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 175 kg more than 1998 Holden Commodore.
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, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix (434 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1998 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Pontiac | Holden |
| Model | Grand Prix | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6547 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2950 mm |
