1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1998 Rover 75
To start off, 1998 Rover 75 is newer by 14 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Rover 75. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 75 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1984 Holden Commodore.
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, 1998 Rover 75, 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, 1998 Rover 75 (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Commodore. (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Commodore. 1998 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1984 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1984 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Commodore | 1998 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Holden | Rover |
| Model | Commodore | 75 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |
