1971 Oldsmobile 442 vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (169 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1984 Holden Commodore. 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, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Commodore. (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Oldsmobile 442 | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Holden |
Model | 442 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7467 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2680 mm |