1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 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 2,127 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 240 (96 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore.
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 (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Holden | Volvo |
Model | Commodore | 240 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1890 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |