1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1970 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota 2000GT (128 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 100 kg more than 1970 Toyota 2000GT.
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 (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota 2000GT.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1970 Toyota 2000GT | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | 2000GT |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |