1975 Lancia Fulvia vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Fulvia. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Commodore weights approximately 200 kg more than 1975 Lancia Fulvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Opel Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Opel Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Fulvia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Opel Commodore (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Fulvia. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lancia Fulvia | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Fulvia | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |
