1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1997 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1997 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 17 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, 1997 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 76 kg more than 1997 Plymouth Prowler.
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, 1997 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (269 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1997 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Holden | Plymouth |
Model | Commodore | Prowler |
Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4142 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 269 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2880 mm |