1987 Holden Commodore vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Holden Commodore is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 46 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Holden Commodore weights approximately 245 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Holden Commodore | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Corolla |
Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 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 | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |