1975 Fiat 131 vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1986 Holden Commodore is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Commodore (164 HP) has 111 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Holden Commodore weights approximately 330 kg more than 1975 Fiat 131. 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, 1986 Holden Commodore (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 131. 1986 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1975 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1975 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat 131 | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 131 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 164 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |