1982 Holden Commodore vs. 2002 Suzuki Covie

To start off, 2002 Suzuki Covie is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 1,999 cc, 2002 Suzuki Covie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki Covie. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki Covie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Commodore weights approximately 410 kg more than 2002 Suzuki Covie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1982 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 1982 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Suzuki Covie, 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, 1982 Holden Commodore (140 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Covie. (111 Nm). This means 1982 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Covie. 2002 Suzuki Covie has automatic transmission and 1982 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1982 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Suzuki Covie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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