1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1969 Opel Commodore is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Commodore weights approximately 340 kg more than 1968 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, 1969 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 600 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
