1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 75 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
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 Holden Sunbird (224 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Sunbird | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Sunbird | Commodore |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2832 cc | 2838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |