1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 1 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 4,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (163 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster 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, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Camaro | Commodore |
Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4995 cc | 2837 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |