1984 Holden Commodore vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 29 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 824 kg more 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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Commodore. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo 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. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Holden Commodore | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
Make | Holden | Maserati |
Model | Commodore | Gran Turismo |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4881 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2056 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1353 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2942 mm |