1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1954 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1968 Fiat 124 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1900. (52 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1968 Fiat 124.
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, 1954 Fiat 1900 (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1954 Fiat 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 124 | 1954 Fiat 1900 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 124 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 52 HP |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 35 L |
