2006 Dodge Charger vs. 1985 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2006 Dodge Charger is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 6,063 cc, 2006 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1985 Holden Commodore. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Commodore.
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, 2006 Dodge Charger (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Commodore. (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Commodore. 2006 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1985 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1985 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Charger | 1985 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Dodge | Holden |
Model | Charger | Commodore |
Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 3298 cc |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2680 mm |