1980 Holden Commodore vs. 2013 Infiniti JX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti JX 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 Infiniti JX (261 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti JX should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti JX weights approximately 629 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 2013 Infiniti JX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Holden Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti JX 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti JX. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti JX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Commodore | 2013 Infiniti JX | |
| Make | Holden | Infiniti |
| Model | Commodore | JX |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| 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 | 2009 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4989 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1722 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2901 mm |
