1967 Fiat 600 vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 545 kg more than 1967 Fiat 600. 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 600 | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 600 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |
