1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 6 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, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 75 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 132 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1754 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
