1967 Fiat 125 vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1996 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 29 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 290 kg more than 1967 Fiat 125. 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 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 125 | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Fiat | Venturi |
| Model | 125 | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
