2007 Dodge Charger vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 27 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (341 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1183 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, 2007 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore. 2007 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1980 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1980 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Charger | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Charger | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1890 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2670 mm |
