1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (169 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 790 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Abarth | Holden |
Model | 750 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |