1955 Chrysler 300 vs. 1974 Fiat 124

To start off, 1974 Fiat 124 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,425 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chrysler 300 (296 HP) has 237 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1974 Fiat 124. 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, 1955 Chrysler 300 (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1955 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124. 1955 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 1974 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1974 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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