1990 Fiat Uno vs. 1990 Holden Commodore

To start off, both 1990 Fiat Uno and 1990 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Uno. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Holden Commodore weights approximately 480 kg more than 1990 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 Holden Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Uno, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Uno. (108 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Uno. 1990 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1990 Fiat Uno has manual transmission. 1990 Fiat Uno will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1990 Fiat Uno 1990 Holden Commodore
Make Fiat Holden
Model Uno Commodore
Year Released 1990 1990
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1372 cc 3790 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 71 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 108 Nm 292 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 830 kg 1310 kg
Vehicle Length 3690 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2740 mm