1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1980 Toyota Celica is newer by 12 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Celica (96 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Celica weights approximately 250 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, 1980 Toyota Celica (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 124 | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 124 | Celica |
Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |