1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1969 Holden Brougham
To start off, both 1969 Fiat 124 and 1969 Holden Brougham were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Brougham (181 HP) has 122 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Brougham weights approximately 530 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124. 1969 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1969 Holden Brougham | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 124 | Brougham |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 181 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2830 mm |