1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1995 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 910 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore. 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, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (141 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore. 1995 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1981 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1981 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Roadmaster | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Roadmaster | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
