1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 551 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850. 1981 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 850 | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 850 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2670 mm |