1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 895 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Holden Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1981 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1981 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Commodore | 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Holden | Oldsmobile |
Model | Commodore | Toronado |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2837 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3110 mm |