1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1999 Mahindra Bolero

To start off, 1999 Mahindra Bolero is newer by 19 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra Bolero. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra Bolero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra Bolero weights approximately 424 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore.

Because 1999 Mahindra Bolero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Holden Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mahindra Bolero will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra Bolero. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra Bolero. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1999 Mahindra Bolero has manual transmission. 1999 Mahindra Bolero 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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