1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1969 Opel Commodore is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Commodore weights approximately 365 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. 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, 1969 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1100 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
