1973 Holden UTE vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1986 Holden Commodore is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden UTE would be higher. At 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden UTE (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1986 Holden Commodore. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1986 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, 1973 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Commodore. (296 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Commodore. 1973 Holden UTE has automatic transmission and 1986 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1986 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Holden UTE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Holden UTE | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | UTE | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5047 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
