1984 Holden Commodore vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 21 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 15 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 124 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 2005 Honda Civic, 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 (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Holden Commodore | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Commodore | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1096 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2690 mm |