1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 24 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (221 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 580 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124. 1993 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. 1993 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 124 | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 124 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 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 | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2740 mm |
