1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1975 Fiat 124
To start off, 1975 Fiat 124 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 124 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1975 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 1000 | 124 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |