1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1980 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 1980 Holden Commodore and 1980 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 3 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Patrol. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 965 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Because 1980 Nissan Patrol 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, 1980 Nissan Patrol 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Nissan Patrol (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Commodore | 1980 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Commodore | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2980 mm |
