1993 Holden Commodore vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 238 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird. 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Sunbird. 1976 Holden Sunbird has automatic transmission and 1993 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1993 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Holden Sunbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Holden Commodore | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Commodore | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2590 mm |