1995 Holden Commodore vs. 1981 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1995 Holden Commodore is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Camaro. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 70 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Chevrolet Camaro. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Holden Commodore | 1981 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Holden | Chevrolet |
| Model | Commodore | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
