1984 Buick Electra vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 470 kg more than 1980 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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1980 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1980 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Electra | Commodore |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |