1978 Alpine A 442 vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alpine A 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alpine A 442 would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (169 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 640 kg more than 1978 Alpine A 442.
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. 1984 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1978 Alpine A 442 has manual transmission. 1978 Alpine A 442 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 442 | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Alpine | Holden |
| Model | A 442 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5040 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1380 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |
