1959 Fiat 2100 vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 22 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 2,052 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 2100 (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1981 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 2100 should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 226 kg more than 1959 Fiat 2100.
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, 1959 Fiat 2100 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 2100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 2100 | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 2100 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2052 cc | 1892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 934 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |