1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1984 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1984 Nissan Skyline is newer by 4 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 1,890 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Skyline (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 110 kg more than 1984 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1984 Nissan Skyline (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Commodore | 1984 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Commodore | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1890 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
