1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Commodore (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
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, 1967 Opel Commodore (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 850 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 850 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2670 mm |