1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 324 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Because 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Holden Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 4230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2290 mm |