1980 Holden Commodore vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, 2013 Dodge DURANGO is newer by 33 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, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DURANGO should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DURANGO weights approximately 932 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.
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, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge DURANGO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Commodore | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
| Make | Holden | Dodge |
| Model | Commodore | DURANGO |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3042 mm |
