2002 Holden Berlina vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2002 Holden Berlina is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,142 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (134 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Berlina weights approximately 284 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore. 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, 2002 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (269 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Holden Berlina | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Berlina | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 269 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
