2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (142 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 165 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Commodore. (266 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Tahoe | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
