1999 Daewoo Musson vs. 1981 Holden Commodore

To start off, 1999 Daewoo Musson is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,142 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (134 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1999 Daewoo Musson. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1999 Daewoo Musson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 254 kg more than 1999 Daewoo Musson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Daewoo Musson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Holden Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Daewoo Musson will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Daewoo Musson (420 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (270 Nm). This means 1999 Daewoo Musson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore. 1981 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1999 Daewoo Musson has manual transmission. 1999 Daewoo Musson will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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