1967 Fiat 124 vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 45 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 422 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124. 2012 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 124 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 124 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 79 L |