1980 Holden Commodore vs. 2011 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2011 Jeep Liberty is newer by 31 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, 2011 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 566 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 2011 Jeep Liberty 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, 2011 Jeep Liberty 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 (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jeep Liberty. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Commodore | 2011 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Holden | Jeep |
| Model | Commodore | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4473 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2695 mm |
