1984 Holden Commodore vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 24 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 270 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, 2008 Seat Altea, 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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Holden Commodore | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Holden | Seat |
Model | Commodore | Altea |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |