1965 Fiat 500 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1967 Opel Commodore is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Commodore (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 630 kg more than 1965 Fiat 500. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Fiat 500 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 500 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 498 cc | 2237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |