1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1970 Holden Torana
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Torana would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Torana (95 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 210 kg more than 1970 Holden Torana.
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, 1970 Holden Torana (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1970 Holden Torana | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Commodore | Torana |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1890 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |