1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1980 Mazda 929
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda 929 (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 8 kg more than 1980 Mazda 929.
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, 1980 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Holden Commodore | 1980 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Holden | Mazda |
Model | Commodore | 929 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |