1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 6 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 2,837 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 90 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 Holden Commodore (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Holden Commodore | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Commodore | 929 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2837 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
