1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1959 Moretti Golden
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Moretti Golden. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Moretti Golden would be higher. At 1,890 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Moretti Golden (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Moretti Golden should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 270 kg more than 1959 Moretti Golden.
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, 1980 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Moretti Golden. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Moretti Golden.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Commodore | 1959 Moretti Golden | |
| Make | Holden | Moretti |
| Model | Commodore | Golden |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1890 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
