1962 Abarth 600 vs. 1972 Fiat 124
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 124 weights approximately 327 kg more than 1962 Abarth 600.
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, 1962 Abarth 600 (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 600 | 1972 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 600 | 124 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 980 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 71.5 mm |
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 | 583 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |