1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 4,142 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 786 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (269 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Abarth | Holden |
| Model | 850 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 4142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 269 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
