1993 Holden Commodore vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volvo 780. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volvo 780 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 (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 780. (127 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 780 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 780. (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 780.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Holden Commodore | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
Make | Holden | Volvo |
Model | Commodore | 780 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2780 mm |