1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Rekord (100 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (78 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 40 kg more than 1978 Opel Rekord.
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 Opel Rekord (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Commodore | Rekord |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1890 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |