1959 Fiat 2100 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1967 Opel Commodore is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 2100 would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Commodore (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 2100. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 236 kg more than 1959 Fiat 2100. 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 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 2100. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 2100.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 2100 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 2100 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2052 cc | 2239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 934 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |