1980 Holden Commodore vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 25 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (165 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 176 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 (352 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (248 Nm). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 248 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3240 mm |