1988 Holden Commodore vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1980 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Century weights approximately 50 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore.
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, 1988 Holden Commodore (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Holden Commodore | 1980 Buick Century | |
Make | Holden | Buick |
Model | Commodore | Century |
Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5044 cc | 3213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |