1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1970 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1970 Triumph 1500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph 1500 (60 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph 1500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1968 Fiat 124. 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, 1970 Triumph 1500 (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 124 | 1970 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 124 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |
