1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1963 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1967 Fiat 124 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124. 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, 1963 Fiat 1500 (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 124 | 1963 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 124 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |