1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1999 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1999 Panoz AIV is newer by 15 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (142 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 90 kg more than 1999 Panoz AIV.
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, 1999 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Commodore. (266 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Commodore | 1999 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Holden | Panoz |
| Model | Commodore | AIV |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3296 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2650 mm |
