2011 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore.
Because 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Holden Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Honda | Holden |
| Model | Accord Crosstour | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2670 mm |
