1979 Toyota Corolla vs. 2000 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2000 Holden Commodore is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Commodore weights approximately 698 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2000 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 2000 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Corolla | 2000 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Toyota | Holden |
| Model | Corolla | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2950 mm |
