1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1990 Volvo 780
To start off, 1990 Volvo 780 is newer by 10 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, 1990 Volvo 780 (200 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 780 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 780 weights approximately 224 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore. 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) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 780. (143 Nm). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 780. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 780 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 780 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1990 Volvo 780 | |
Make | Holden | Volvo |
Model | Commodore | 780 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4142 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 269 Nm | 143 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |