1995 Fiat 126 vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1995 Fiat 126 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (221 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1995 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 895 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat 126. 1993 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1995 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1995 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Fiat 126 | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | 126 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 704 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 25 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2740 mm |