1972 Fiat 500 vs. 1998 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1998 Holden Commodore is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Holden Commodore weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1972 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, 1998 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 500. (28 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 500 | 1998 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 500 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2950 mm |
