1985 Holden Commodore vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 10 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1985 Holden Commodore. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Commodore weights approximately 215 kg more than 1995 Renault Spider.
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, 1985 Holden Commodore (232 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Spider. (186 Nm). This means 1985 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Holden Commodore | 1995 Renault Spider | |
Make | Holden | Renault |
Model | Commodore | Spider |
Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 186 Nm |
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 | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2350 mm |