1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1984 Holden Commodore

To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. Both 1981 Holden Commodore and 1984 Holden Commodore are equipped with a 1,892 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 78 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.

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, both vehicles can yield 140 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Holden Commodore 1984 Holden Commodore
Make Holden Holden
Model Commodore Commodore
Year Released 1981 1984
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1892 cc 1892 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 78 HP 78 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 140 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1160 kg 1160 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2670 mm


 

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