1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1987 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1987 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 19 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 124 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 20 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, 1968 Fiat 124 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 124 | 1987 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | 124 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2400 mm |
