1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1971 Fiat 125
To start off, 1971 Fiat 125 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 125 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600. 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, 1971 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 600 | 1971 Fiat 125 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 600 | 125 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
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 | 595 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |