1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1984 Volvo 760
To start off, 1984 Volvo 760 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 4,142 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 760 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 6 kg more than 1984 Volvo 760.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 760. (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Holden | Volvo |
Model | Commodore | 760 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4142 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 269 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |