1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1970 Fiat 124
To start off, 1970 Fiat 124 is newer by 3 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. Both 1967 Fiat 124 and 1970 Fiat 124 are equipped with a 1,197 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 124 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124.
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, 1967 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 124 | 1970 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 124 | 124 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 89 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |