1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1982 Fiat 131 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Commodore (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 185 kg more than 1982 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, 1968 Opel Commodore (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Fiat 131 | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 131 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1982 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |