1998 Holden Commodore vs. 1973 Volvo 164
To start off, 1998 Holden Commodore is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1973 Volvo 164. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1973 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Holden Commodore weights approximately 250 kg more than 1973 Volvo 164. 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, 1998 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volvo 164. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Holden Commodore | 1973 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Holden | Volvo |
| Model | Commodore | 164 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
