1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1973 Fiat 128
To start off, 1973 Fiat 128 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 128 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Abarth 1300 (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1973 Fiat 128 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 1300 | 128 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1116 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 50 L |
