1981 Holden Commodore vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 32 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 948 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Holden Commodore | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Commodore | Titan |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 2214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3550 mm |
