1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 55 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore.
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, 1988 Holden Commodore (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | Berline | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
