1973 Toyota Corona vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 218 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona. 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 (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1973 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1973 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Toyota Corona | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Toyota | Holden |
| Model | Corona | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
