1972 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 4,142 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 351 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (269 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Vega | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Vega | Commodore |
Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 4142 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 269 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |