1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 1,890 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 682 kg more than 1996 Caterham 7.
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, 1996 Caterham 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Caterham 7 | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Caterham | Holden |
Model | 7 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2670 mm |