1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1982 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 1982 Fiat 131 and 1982 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Commodore weights approximately 110 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, 1982 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Fiat 131 | 1982 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 131 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1365 cc | 1892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |