1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1982 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1982 Toyota Carina is newer by 2 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 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 160 kg more than 1982 Toyota Carina. 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 (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1982 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Carina |
Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2838 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |