1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro
To start off, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 29 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 4,943 cc, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 682 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 746 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, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 811 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 124 | 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotec |
| Model | 124 | Testa de Oro |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 741 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 347 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1656 kg |
