1976 Chrysler Sedan vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1986 Holden Commodore is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Commodore (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Sedan. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 295 kg more 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, 1976 Chrysler Sedan (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Commodore. (296 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Commodore. 1976 Chrysler Sedan 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. 1976 Chrysler Sedan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chrysler Sedan | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Chrysler | Holden |
Model | Sedan | Commodore |
Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4342 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2670 mm |