1971 Bizzarrini GT vs. 1995 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1995 Holden Commodore is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Bizzarrini GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Bizzarrini GT would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1971 Bizzarrini GT. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1971 Bizzarrini GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Commodore weights approximately 695 kg more than 1971 Bizzarrini GT. 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, 1995 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Bizzarrini GT. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Bizzarrini GT. 1995 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1971 Bizzarrini GT has manual transmission. 1971 Bizzarrini GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Bizzarrini GT | 1995 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Bizzarrini | Holden |
Model | GT | Commodore |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2740 mm |