1990 Holden Commodore vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 1990 Holden Commodore is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. 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 29 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1990 Holden Commodore.
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, 1990 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130. 1970 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1990 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1990 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Holden Commodore | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Holden | Fiat |
| Model | Commodore | 130 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2730 mm |
