1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Commodore 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 191 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Celica |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4142 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 269 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |