1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1969 Fiat 124
To start off, both 1969 Chevrolet Vega and 1969 Fiat 124 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 95 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124. 1969 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1969 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Vega | 124 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 38 L |