1977 Fiat 133 vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Holden Commodore weights approximately 525 kg more than 1977 Fiat 133. 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, 1988 Holden Commodore (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 133 | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 133 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 2961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2670 mm |