1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500
To start off, 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 is newer by 13 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 (447 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (231 Nm). This means 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 | |
Make | Holden | Marcos |
Model | Commodore | Le Mans 500 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 231 Nm | 447 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |