1952 Fiat 1400 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1967 Opel Commodore is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Commodore (114 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1400. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 40 kg more than 1952 Fiat 1400. 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, 1967 Opel Commodore (174 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 1400 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1400 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
