1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (142 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 55 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore.
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 (266 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Commodore. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Holden Commodore | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Commodore | Commodore |
Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3296 cc | 2961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |