1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1978 Seat 131
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 131 would be higher. At 4,142 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (134 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1978 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 391 kg more than 1978 Seat 131. 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (269 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 131. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1978 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1978 Seat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1978 Seat 131 | |
Make | Holden | Seat |
Model | Commodore | 131 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4142 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 269 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 965 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 |