1980 Holden Statesman vs. 1990 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1990 Holden Commodore is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Statesman weights approximately 412 kg more than 1990 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, 1980 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Commodore. 1980 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1990 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1990 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Statesman | 1990 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Statesman | Commodore |
Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2740 mm |