1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1989 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1989 Holden Commodore is newer by 13 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 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 260 kg more than 1989 Holden Commodore.
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, 1989 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 130. 1989 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1976 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1976 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 130 | 1989 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 130 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |