1995 Fiat 126 vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1995 Fiat 126 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Commodore (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1995 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Commodore weights approximately 525 kg more than 1995 Fiat 126. 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, 1967 Opel Commodore (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat 126 | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 126 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 704 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 25 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
