1985 Holden Commodore vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1985 Holden Commodore is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1985 Holden Commodore. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1985 Holden Commodore. 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, 1985 Holden Commodore (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1985 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1985 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Holden Commodore | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Holden | Fiat |
| Model | Commodore | 130 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
