1978 Fiat 126 vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Holden Commodore weights approximately 795 kg more than 1978 Fiat 126. 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 (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 126 | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | 126 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 5044 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2740 mm |
