1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 132 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 57 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 240 kg more than 1977 Fiat 132. 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132. 1984 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1977 Fiat 132 has manual transmission. 1977 Fiat 132 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 132 | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 132 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |