1978 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1983 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1983 Holden Commodore is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1983 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 425 kg more than 1983 Holden Commodore. 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, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Camaro | 1983 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Camaro | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
