1999 Volkswagen Caravelle vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 2,837 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 14 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. 1981 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle has manual transmission. 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Holden |
| Model | Caravelle | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2837 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
