1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (102 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 290 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 124 | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 124 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 2838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 102 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
