1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1992 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1992 Holden Commodore is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Holden Commodore (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Holden Commodore weights approximately 435 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, 1992 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124. 1992 Holden Commodore 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. 1992 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1992 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 124 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1969 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2740 mm |