1962 Abarth 700 vs. 1970 Fiat 124
To start off, 1970 Fiat 124 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 700 (63 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 124 weights approximately 354 kg more than 1962 Abarth 700.
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, 1970 Fiat 124 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 700 | 1970 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 700 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 38 L |
