1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1970 Reliant Bug
To start off, 1970 Reliant Bug 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. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 124 weights approximately 522 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug. 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, 1967 Fiat 124 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 124 | 1970 Reliant Bug | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | 124 | Bug |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 31 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 408 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 2800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 23 L |
