1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1998 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1998 Nissan Serena is newer by 18 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Serena weights approximately 125 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore.
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 (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1998 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Commodore | Serena |
Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |