1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (169 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1984 Holden Commodore.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Holden Commodore (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 130 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 5040 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
