1990 Holden Commodore vs. 1981 Mazda 121
To start off, 1990 Holden Commodore is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Holden Commodore weights approximately 180 kg more than 1981 Mazda 121. 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, 1990 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 121. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Holden Commodore | 1981 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Holden | Mazda |
Model | Commodore | 121 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2520 mm |