1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 241 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, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (269 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Commodore | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
| Make | Holden | Plymouth |
| Model | Commodore | GTX |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4142 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 269 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
