1985 Holden Commodore vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 20 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, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1985 Holden Commodore. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 450 kg more than 1985 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Crown (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Commodore. (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Commodore | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Commodore | Crown |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2790 mm |
