1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1974 Volvo 343
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 343 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 8 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 217 kg more than 1974 Volvo 343. 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 343. (107 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Commodore | 1974 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Holden | Volvo |
Model | Commodore | 343 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 943 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2400 mm |