1967 Fiat 125 vs. 1971 Fiat 500
To start off, 1971 Fiat 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 125 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1971 Fiat 500. 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 125 (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 125 | 1971 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | 125 | 500 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 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 | 1010 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 22 L |