1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1976 Seat 131
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 131 would be higher. At 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Seat 131 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 240 kg more than 1976 Seat 131.
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 (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 131. (178 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1976 Seat 131 | |
Make | Holden | Seat |
Model | Commodore | 131 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2838 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |