1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1969 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Commodore (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 690 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. 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, 1967 Opel Commodore (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 500 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 60 L |
