1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 298 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (288 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | 179 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1980 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 288 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1398 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |