1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 840 kg more than 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos. 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (76 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Commodore | 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos | |
| Make | Holden | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Commodore | Interlagos |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2110 mm |
