1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1948 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Triumph Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1948 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 10 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore.
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, 1948 Triumph Roadster (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1948 Triumph Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1948 Triumph Roadster | |
Make | Holden | Triumph |
Model | Commodore | Roadster |
Year Released | 1980 | 1948 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1890 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |