1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1970 Fiat 125
To start off, 1970 Fiat 125 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,607 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 125 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1970 Fiat 125 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | GTA | 125 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1607 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
