1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1984 Honda Accord
To start off, both 1984 Holden Commodore and 1984 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (142 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1984 Honda Accord. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 310 kg more than 1984 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Holden Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (266 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Accord. (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Holden Commodore | 1984 Honda Accord | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Commodore | Accord |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3296 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |