1980 Holden Commodore vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 29 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 595 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
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 @ 2600 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Elise 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Commodore | Elise |
Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |