1997 Holden Commodore vs. 1968 Toyota 1000
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 1000 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1968 Toyota 1000. (46 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 870 kg more than 1968 Toyota 1000. 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, 1997 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 1000. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Holden Commodore | 1968 Toyota 1000 | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Commodore | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2170 mm |
