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 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 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 140 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, 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. 1984 Toyota Model F 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. 1984 Toyota Model F 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 | 1892 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1300 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 |