1981 Holden Commodore vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 24 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 95 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Holden Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic 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. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Commodore | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Commodore | Civic |
Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2837 cc | 1493 cc |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1125 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |