1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 66.
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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Commodore | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Holden | Volvo |
| Model | Commodore | 66 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
