1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1969 Opel Commodore is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1969 Opel 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, 1969 Opel Commodore (177 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1969 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1400 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1900 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
