1964 Fiat 1300 vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1969 Opel Commodore is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Commodore (158 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Commodore weights approximately 240 kg more than 1964 Fiat 1300. 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 (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 1300 | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 1300 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |