1976 Fiat 131 vs. 1995 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1995 Holden Commodore is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (137 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Commodore weights approximately 380 kg more than 1976 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, 1995 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131. 1995 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1976 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1976 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 131 | 1995 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 131 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |
