1987 Holden Commodore vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1987 Holden Commodore is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Holden Commodore (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Holden Commodore weights approximately 357 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Holden Commodore (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1987 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Holden Commodore | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Holden | Vauxhall |
Model | Commodore | Chevette |
Year Released | 1987 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 858 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2400 mm |