1997 Holden Commodore vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina 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 109 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (88 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 655 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina. 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Holden Commodore | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Carina |
Year Released | 1997 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |