1982 Holden Commodore vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 31 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (179 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1982 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 630 kg more than 1982 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Holden Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Venza (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Holden Commodore | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Commodore | Venza |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1892 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2775 mm |
