1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 2,837 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 330 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
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 (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Commodore | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Holden | Vauxhall |
Model | Commodore | Chevette |
Year Released | 1981 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2837 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |