1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1991 Volvo 245

To start off, 1991 Volvo 245 is newer by 11 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (168 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1991 Volvo 245. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1991 Volvo 245.

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 (352 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volvo 245. (143 Nm). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volvo 245. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1991 Volvo 245 has manual transmission. 1991 Volvo 245 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.

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