1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1968 Fiat 124
To start off, 1968 Fiat 124 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 124 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 124 weights approximately 30 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, 1968 Fiat 124 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 124 | 1968 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 124 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 44 L |
