1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 192 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore.
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, 1988 Holden Commodore (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 130 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 5044 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
