1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1973 Rover P5B
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover P5B weights approximately 360 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore. 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, 1973 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore. 1973 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1980 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1980 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Commodore | 1973 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Holden | Rover |
| Model | Commodore | P5B |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2838 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2820 mm |
