1981 Holden Commodore vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 26 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 466 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore. 2007 Maserati GranSport 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. 2007 Maserati GranSport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Holden Commodore | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Holden | Maserati |
| Model | Commodore | GranSport |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2837 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
