1973 Fiat 126 vs. 1998 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1998 Holden Commodore is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 126 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 174 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Holden Commodore weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1973 Fiat 126. 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 126. 1998 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 126 | 1998 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 126 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2950 mm |