1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1984 Toyota Model F 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. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Model F. (87 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Model F weights approximately 64 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore.
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 (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Model F. (162 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Model F. 1981 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1984 Toyota Model F has manual transmission. 1984 Toyota Model F will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Commodore | 1984 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Model F |
Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2240 mm |