1969 Fiat 600 vs. 1983 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1983 Holden Commodore is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,891 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Holden Commodore weights approximately 330 kg more than 1969 Fiat 600. 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, 1983 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 600. 1983 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 600 | 1983 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 600 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1969 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1891 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |