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 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 113 more horse power than 1970 Holden Torana. (55 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 570 kg more than 1970 Holden Torana. 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Holden Torana. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Holden Torana. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1970 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1970 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 5042 cc | 1158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
