1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1972 Fiat 124
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 124 weights approximately 426 kg more than 1966 Abarth 700. 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, 1972 Fiat 124 (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth 700 | 1972 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 700 | 124 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |