1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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 (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Commodore | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Holden | Volvo |
| Model | Commodore | 66 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
