1976 Fiat 126 vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Commodore weights approximately 732 kg more than 1976 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, 1980 Opel Commodore (179 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 126 | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 126 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 70 L |