1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1966 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 580 kg more than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (141 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Commodore | 1966 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2010 mm |