1971 Fiat ESV vs. 1997 Holden Commodore

To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat ESV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat ESV would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1971 Fiat ESV. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat ESV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 790 kg more than 1971 Fiat ESV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Holden 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 1997 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Fiat ESV, 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, 1997 Holden Commodore (304 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat ESV. (134 Nm). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat ESV.

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