1980 Holden Commodore vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 32 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 670 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna, 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Sienna |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1796 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |