1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1967 Holden HR
To start off, both 1967 Fiat 124 and 1967 Holden HR were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,048 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Holden HR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Holden HR (108 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Holden HR should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Holden HR weights approximately 360 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124. 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 Holden HR (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Holden HR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124. 1967 Holden HR has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Holden HR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 124 | 1967 Holden HR | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 124 | HR |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 3048 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |