1984 Holden Commodore vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra is newer by 23 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (169 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 2007 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Commodore. (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Commodore. 2007 Toyota Tundra 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. 2007 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Commodore | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Commodore | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3710 mm |
