1985 Holden Commodore vs. 1989 TVR 400
To start off, 1989 TVR 400 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 TVR 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR 400 (275 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1985 Holden Commodore. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR 400 should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Commodore weights approximately 70 kg more than 1989 TVR 400.
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, 1989 TVR 400 (366 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Commodore. (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 TVR 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Commodore | 1989 TVR 400 | |
| Make | Holden | TVR |
| Model | Commodore | 400 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2420 mm |
