1980 Holden Commodore vs. 2010 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2010 Nissan Rogue is newer by 30 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, 2010 Nissan Rogue (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Rogue weights approximately 108 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Holden Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Rogue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Commodore | 2010 Nissan Rogue | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Commodore | Rogue |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4646 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1659 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |
