1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1999 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1999 Holden Commodore is newer by 32 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Commodore weights approximately 700 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, 1999 Holden Commodore (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124. 1999 Holden Commodore 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. 1999 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 124 | 1999 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 124 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |