1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1981 Holden Commodore and 1981 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 50 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.
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 Toyota Celica (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Commodore | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Celica |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |