1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1970 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (169 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 1000. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 570 kg more than 1970 Mazda 1000. 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 Holden Commodore (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 1000. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Holden Commodore | 1970 Mazda 1000 | |
Make | Holden | Mazda |
Model | Commodore | 1000 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5040 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2270 mm |