1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1978 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden Sunbird (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore.
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, 1978 Holden Sunbird (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1978 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Commodore | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1890 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |