1973 Fiat 124 vs. 1976 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1976 Opel Commodore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,783 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Opel Commodore (141 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Opel Commodore weights approximately 355 kg more than 1973 Fiat 124. 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, 1976 Opel Commodore (216 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 124 | 1976 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 124 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 141 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |