1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1970 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 4,142 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 36 kg more than 1970 Vauxhall Viscount.
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. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1970 Vauxhall Viscount has manual transmission. 1970 Vauxhall Viscount 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 Vauxhall Viscount | |
Make | Holden | Vauxhall |
Model | Commodore | Viscount |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4142 cc | 2651 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |