1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Crown weights approximately 155 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, 1969 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Crown |
Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2838 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |