1967 Abarth 1300 vs. 1967 Fiat 124
To start off, both 1967 Abarth 1300 and 1967 Fiat 124 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,278 cc, 1967 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 124 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1967 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Abarth 1300 (133 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Abarth 1300 | 1967 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 1300 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1278 cc | 1197 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 38 L |
