1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 66 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 113 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1980 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 (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 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 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Holden Commodore | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Holden | Volvo |
Model | Commodore | 66 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5040 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 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 |