2006 Hyundai Panel Van vs. 1980 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2006 Hyundai Panel Van is newer by 26 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 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 1980 Holden Commodore (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Panel Van. (167 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Panel Van. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 2006 Hyundai Panel Van has manual transmission. 2006 Hyundai Panel Van will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2006 Hyundai Panel Van 1980 Holden Commodore
Make Hyundai Holden
Model Panel Van Commodore
Year Released 2006 1980
Body Type Panel Van Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2607 cc 2838 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 102 HP
Torque 167 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2670 mm