1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1980 Suzuki LJ 50
To start off, both 1980 Holden Commodore and 1980 Suzuki LJ 50 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1980 Suzuki LJ 50. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1980 Suzuki LJ 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 480 kg more than 1980 Suzuki LJ 50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Suzuki LJ 50 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 Suzuki LJ 50 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 Holden Commodore (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Suzuki LJ 50. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Suzuki LJ 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Commodore | 1980 Suzuki LJ 50 | |
| Make | Holden | Suzuki |
| Model | Commodore | LJ 50 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 2838 cc | 537 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1940 mm |
