1971 Fiat 128 vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 128. (66 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Commodore weights approximately 380 kg more than 1971 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Opel Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Opel Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 128, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Opel Commodore (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 128. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 128 | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 128 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |